Mountain Air by Benjamin Moore paint color
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Mountain Air

54%LRV Value
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Mountain Air Technical Profile

What color is Mountain Air? It's a medium warm gray with the hex code #C5C3B1. Colors similar to Mountain Air include Vista Paint Dillard, Colorhouse Nourish .02, Vista Paint Palatine. Mountain Air has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Mountain Air sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. As a warm neutral, Mountain Air pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.

HEX Code#C5C3B1
RGB197, 195, 177
LRV54.1
UndertoneNeutral
Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors Similar to Mountain Air

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Dillard

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Nourish .02

Colorhouse

Nearly identical

Palatine

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Ocean Foam

Behr

Nearly identical

French Gray Linen

PPG

Nearly identical

Brown Buzz

Valspar

Nearly identical

Serene Thought

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Silk Grey

RAL

Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Mountain Air

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Mountain Air

#C5C3B1

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#9DAD85

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Mountain Air

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Paris Rain

Complement

Favorite Things

Mountain Air Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Snow White

Accent

Sterling Forest

Pop

Golden Retriever

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Gothic Green

Pop

Charmed Violet

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Van Deusen Blue

Pop

Mosaic

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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#CBC5B1

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Harbor Town

Benjamin Moore · 493

#CCCCAE

Bleeker Beige

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#CEC1A9

Guilford Green

Benjamin Moore · HC-116

#CCCEAF

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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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#738478

Mountain Air — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Mountain Air have?
Mountain Air by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Mountain Air from other brands?
The closest matches are Dillard by Vista Paint (#C4C2B1), Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (#C5C2AF), Palatine by Vista Paint (#C8C6B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mountain Air?
Mountain Air has an LRV of 54.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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