Ref. #5C6A6A · 9655
Mountain Pass
14%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Mountain Pass Technical Profile
What color is Mountain Pass? It's a deep cool neutral with the hex code #5C6A6A. Colors similar to Mountain Pass include Vista Paint Wrapped in Twilight, Hirshfield's Spacebox, Vista Paint Spacebox. Mountain Pass has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 14, Mountain Pass creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a cool neutral, Mountain Pass pairs with cool whites for trim, gray-toned or rift-cut oak floors, and brushed nickel or polished chrome hardware. Black accents and natural greenery add contrast. Cool neutrals hold their crisp quality under 4000K+ daylight bulbs. Under 2700K warm light they soften considerably — particularly true for any blue or green undertone.
Colors Similar to Mountain Pass
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Mountain Pass
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Mountain Pass
#5C6A6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#647D95
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Mountain Pass
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Mountain Pass 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Mountain Pass.
More neutral colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Mountain Pass — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Mountain Pass have?
Mountain Pass by Sherwin-Williams has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Mountain Pass from other brands?
The closest matches are Wrapped in Twilight by Vista Paint (#5D6B6B), Spacebox by Hirshfield's (#5C6B6B), Spacebox by Vista Paint (#5B696A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Mountain Pass?
Mountain Pass has an LRV of 13.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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