Ref. #5C6655 · MP14819
Pine Bluff
12%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Pine Bluff Technical Profile
What color is Pine Bluff? It's a deep warm gray with the hex code #5C6655. Colors similar to Pine Bluff include Benjamin Moore Backwoods, Benjamin Moore Backwoods, Dunn-Edwards Italian Basil. Pine Bluff has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Pine Bluff creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Pine Bluff pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Pine Bluff
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Pine Bluff
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pine Bluff
#5C6655
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5F8F63
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pine Bluff
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pine Bluff 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 MPC Colors
Other MPC colors close to Pine Bluff.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pine Bluff — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pine Bluff have?
Pine Bluff by MPC has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the gray color family.
What colors match Pine Bluff from other brands?
The closest matches are Backwoods by Benjamin Moore (#596352), Backwoods by Benjamin Moore (#596352), Italian Basil by Dunn-Edwards (#5F6957). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Pine Bluff?
Pine Bluff has an LRV of 12.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Pine Bluff's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.