Cliff Face 422-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BCBAAB, LRV 49 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hurricane Haze from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BCBAAB · 422-3DB
Cliff Face
49%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cliff Face Technical Profile
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Cliff Face in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cliff Face in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCliff Face
Nearly identical
PPGHurricane Haze
Hurricane Haze
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokestack
Behr
Nearly identical
Mother Nature
Valspar
Nearly identical
Soft Sage
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Jackson Antique
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fiorito
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Winterwood
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wells Gray
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blue Gray
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Nourish .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Urban Gateway
Kilz
Very similar
Silk Grey
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cliff Face
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cliff Face
#BCBAAB
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9EAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cliff Face
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cliff Face 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Cliff Face.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cliff Face — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cliff Face have?
Cliff Face by Dutch Boy 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 Cliff Face in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cliff Face from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cliff Face are Hurricane Haze by PPG (a near-identical match), Smokestack by Behr (a near-identical match), Mother Nature by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cliff Face'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 Cliff Face?
Cliff Face has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 48.7, 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 Cliff Face's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.