Cliff Face 422-3DB is a gray paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #BCBAAB, estimated 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.
Dutch Boy · #BCBAAB · 422-3DB
Cliff Face
49%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Cliff Face Technical Profile
HEX Code#BCBAAB
RGB188, 186, 171
Estimated LRV48.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familygray
BrandDutch Boy
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#BDBBAD
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#BCBBAE
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Mother Nature
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#C0BDAE
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Soft Sage
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#BCBCAE
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#BEBAA9
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#BFBFAF
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#C2C0B2
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#B9B5A4
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Colors That Work With Cliff Face
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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
Digital 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
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Cliff Face from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cliff Face are Hurricane Haze by PPG (a close digital match), Smokestack by Behr (a close digital match), Mother Nature by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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