Little Falls 1621 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9FAEB8, LRV 41 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is How Handsome from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9FAEB8 · 1621
Little Falls
41%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Little Falls Technical Profile
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Little Falls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Little Falls in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreLittle Falls
Nearly identical
PPGHow Handsome
How Handsome
PPG
Nearly identical
Fogged in
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Irogon Blue
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hibernate
Valspar
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
In the Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Twilight
Behr
Nearly identical
Dockside Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Kittiwake
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water Splash
Kilz
Very similar
Wool .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Little Falls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Little Falls
#9FAEB8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#8589AD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Little Falls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Little Falls 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 Little Falls.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Little Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Little Falls have?
Little Falls 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 Little Falls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Little Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Little Falls are How Handsome by PPG (a near-identical match), Fogged in by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Traditional Blue by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Little Falls'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 Little Falls?
Little Falls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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