Woodcliff Lake 980 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #796F62, LRV 16 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Smoked Oak Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #796F62 · 980
Woodcliff Lake
16%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Woodcliff Lake Technical Profile
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Woodcliff Lake in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Woodcliff Lake in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreWoodcliff Lake
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSmoked Oak Brown
Smoked Oak Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Exposed
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sleeping Giant
PPG
Nearly identical
Groundbreaking
Valspar
Nearly identical
Coastal Fog
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hitching Post
Kilz
Nearly identical
Coastal Fog
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Library Pewter
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Ash Brown
Behr
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Stone .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Quartz Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Woodcliff Lake
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Woodcliff Lake
#796F62
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C9F6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Woodcliff Lake
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Woodcliff Lake 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
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Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Woodcliff Lake — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Woodcliff Lake have?
Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake in your own space before committing.
What colors match Woodcliff Lake from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Woodcliff Lake are Smoked Oak Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Exposed by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sleeping Giant by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Woodcliff Lake'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 Woodcliff Lake?
Woodcliff Lake has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 16.3, 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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