Cedar Mountains 706 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #728980, LRV 23 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Blueridge Fir from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #728980 · 706
Cedar Mountains
23%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Cedar Mountains in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cedar Mountains in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCedar Mountains
Nearly identical
ValsparBlueridge Fir
Blueridge Fir
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dwarf Spruce
PPG
Very similar
Gray Pepper
Behr
Very similar
Armor
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Rookwood Blue Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Cattails
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Green Shadow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mountain Meadow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Lincoln Green
Kilz
Visible difference
Green Smoke
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Cement Grey
RAL
Visible difference
Stone .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cedar Mountains
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cedar Mountains
#728980
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#82A7AC
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cedar Mountains
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cedar Mountains Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Cedar Mountains.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cedar Mountains — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cedar Mountains have?
Cedar Mountains by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cedar Mountains in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cedar Mountains from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cedar Mountains are Blueridge Fir by Valspar (a near-identical match), Dwarf Spruce by PPG (a very close match), Northern Green Woods by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Cedar Mountains's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cedar Mountains?
Cedar Mountains has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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