Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Northern Cliffs |
| SKU | 1536 |
| Hex | #BAB5A7 |
| RGB | 186, 181, 167 |
| HSL | 44°, 12%, 69% |
| LRV | 46 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs
Northern Cliffs sits in the mid-range at LRV 46, 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.
Northern Cliffs 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
17 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Northern Cliffs within Benjamin Moore'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 #BAB5A7 in HSL space. Pair Northern Cliffs 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.
Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Northern Cliffs 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 Benjamin Moore 1536 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Pachyderm (SW 9596), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.33). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Pachyderm swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Behr's nearest match is Arid Plains (PPU25-07), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Arid Plains swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Valspar's nearest match is Sandy Sage (5008-1C), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46.6 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Sandy Sage swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Ghost Writer (PPG1007-3) — very close at ΔE 2.57, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ghost Writer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At Glidden, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Dry Goods Neutral (40YY 44/095) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 44 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dry Goods Neutral swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Rhino-ed Gray (440-2DB) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rhino-ed Gray swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Phantom Forest (HGSW 3276) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Phantom Forest swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Northern Cliffs is Pewter Patter (DET627). At ΔE 0.56 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Pewter Patter and you'll get the same color. See the full Pewter Patter swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Magnolia Home's nearest match is Sunday Stroll (JG-19), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Northern Cliffs. The nearest is Ash Grey (NO. W9) at ΔE 3.57 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ash Grey swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Marshy Habitat (0204) — very close at ΔE 2.35, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 45 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Marshy Habitat swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Rodda has no exact twin of Northern Cliffs. The nearest is Feldspar (CA177) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Feldspar swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
The closest C2 Paint equivalent of Northern Cliffs is Vex (C2-927). At ΔE 0.76 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 46 vs 46). If C2 Paint is your counter, order Vex and you'll get the same color. See the full Vex swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
Portola Paints's nearest match is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Northern Cliffs without repainting risk. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Northern Cliffs
At Kompozit, the closest color to Northern Cliffs is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 46) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Light Lichen swatch →