Mountain Air CC-636 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #C5C3B1, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dillard from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C5C3B1 · CC-636
Mountain Air
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Mountain Air in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Air in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMountain Air
Nearly identical
Vista PaintDillard
Dillard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Palatine
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Colonial Gray
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
French Gray Linen
PPG
Nearly identical
Ocean Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Brown Buzz
Valspar
Nearly identical
Serene Thought
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Silk Grey
RAL
Nearly identical
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grassland
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Silver Fern
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Air
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
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
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
Mountain Air 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 Mountain Air.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Air — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Air have?
Mountain Air 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 Mountain Air in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Air from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Air are Dillard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Nourish .02 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Palatine by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Mountain Air'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 Mountain Air?
Mountain Air has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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