Niagara Falls 1657 is a blue paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #779FB1, LRV 32 and a cool (blue) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Winter Twilight from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #779FB1 · 1657
Niagara Falls
32%LRV Value
Cool (Blue)Undertone
Niagara Falls Technical Profile
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Niagara Falls in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Niagara 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 MooreNiagara Falls
Nearly identical
ValsparWinter Twilight
Winter Twilight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Miracle Bay
Kilz
Nearly identical
Meetinghouse Blue
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Meetinghouse Blue
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blue Cascade
Behr
Nearly identical
Bluebird Feather
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lake Winnipeg
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Americana
PPG
Very similar
Moonlit Blue
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Stone Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Water .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Niagara Falls
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Niagara Falls
#779FB1
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#858CAD
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Niagara Falls
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Niagara 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 Niagara Falls.
More blue colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the blue family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Niagara Falls — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Niagara Falls have?
Niagara Falls by Benjamin Moore has a cool (blue) undertone and sits in the blue color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Niagara Falls in your own space before committing.
What colors match Niagara Falls from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Niagara Falls are Winter Twilight by Valspar (a near-identical match), Miracle Bay by Kilz (a near-identical match), Meetinghouse Blue by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Niagara 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 Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Niagara Falls's cool (blue) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.