Northern Cliffs 1536 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BBB6A8, LRV 47 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Play on Gray from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBB6A8 · 1536
Northern Cliffs
47%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Northern Cliffs Technical Profile
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Northern Cliffs in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Northern Cliffs in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreNorthern Cliffs
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPlay on Gray
Play on Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Techno Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandy Sage
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rushmore Gray
Behr
Nearly identical
Chintz
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chintz
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ghost Writer
PPG
Nearly identical
Cliff Face
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
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Colors That Work With Northern Cliffs
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Northern Cliffs
#BBB6A8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A4AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Northern Cliffs
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Northern Cliffs — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Northern Cliffs have?
Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs in your own space before committing.
What colors match Northern Cliffs from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Northern Cliffs are Play on Gray by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pewter Patter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Techno Gray by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Northern Cliffs'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 Northern Cliffs?
Northern Cliffs has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.8, 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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Why Northern Cliffs's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.