Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Cliff Ridge |
| SKU | MQ2-29 |
| Hex | #C2AA7F |
| RGB | 194, 170, 127 |
| HSL | 39°, 35%, 63% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Cliff Ridge
Cliff Ridge sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Cliff Ridge is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
16 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Cliff Ridge within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C2AA7F in HSL space. Pair Cliff Ridge with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Cliff Ridge Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cliff Ridge from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr MQ2-29 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Camelback (SW 6122) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Deer Path (1047), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.14). It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Deer Path swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
The closest Valspar equivalent of Cliff Ridge is Casual Khaki (V093-3). At ΔE 0.78 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.5 vs 42). If Valspar is your counter, order Casual Khaki and you'll get the same color. See the full Casual Khaki swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cliff Ridge is Antiquity (PPG1093-5). At ΔE 0.63 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Antiquity and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cliff Ridge is Antiquity (PPG1093-5). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Glidden is your counter, order Antiquity and you'll get the same color. See the full Antiquity swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Cliff Ridge is Corked Tan (320-4DB). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Corked Tan and you'll get the same color. See the full Corked Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Camelback (HGSW 2185) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Camelback swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Handwoven (DE6200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Handwoven swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Cat's Paw (NO. 240) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cat's Paw swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Sassafras (0310), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Ridge without repainting risk. See the full Sassafras swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Rodda has no exact twin of Cliff Ridge. The nearest is Loam (CA119) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Elm Leaf (BD29) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Elm Leaf swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Clare has no exact twin of Cliff Ridge. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.81 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Cliff Ridge. The nearest is Versailles (VERSAILLES) at ΔE 4.27 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 47 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Versailles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cliff Ridge
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cliff Ridge is Star of Gold (0323) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Star of Gold swatch →