Mountain Ridge 1456 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #685D60, LRV 12 and a warm (pink) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Expressive Plum from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #685D60 · 1456
Mountain Ridge
12%LRV Value
Warm (Pink)Undertone
Mountain Ridge Technical Profile
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Mountain Ridge in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Mountain Ridge 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 Ridge
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsExpressive Plum
Expressive Plum
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Berry Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Deep Shadows
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Double Infinity
Valspar
Very similar
Sweet Truffle
Behr
Very similar
Louisiana Mud
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Space
Kilz
Very similar
Zuli
Vista Paint
Very similar
Smokescreen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Wood .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tanner's Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Platinum Grey
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Ridge
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Ridge
#685D60
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#956E63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Ridge
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Ridge 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 Ridge.
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 Ridge — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Ridge have?
Mountain Ridge by Benjamin Moore has a warm (pink) 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 Ridge in your own space before committing.
What colors match Mountain Ridge from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Mountain Ridge are Expressive Plum by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Berry Brown by PPG (a near-identical match), Stunning Shade by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Mountain Ridge'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 Ridge?
Mountain Ridge has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, 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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Why Mountain Ridge's warm (pink) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.