Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Cliff Face |
| SKU | 422-3DB |
| Hex | #BCBAAB |
| RGB | 188, 186, 171 |
| HSL | 53°, 11%, 70% |
| LRV | 49 |
| Undertone | warm yellow tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Dutch Boy Cliff Face
Cliff Face sits in the mid-range at LRV 49, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its yellow 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 Face 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
18 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Cliff Face within Dutch Boy'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 #BCBAAB in HSL space. Pair Cliff Face 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.
Dutch Boy Cliff Face Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Cliff Face 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 Dutch Boy 422-3DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cliff Face is Techno Gray (SW 6170) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Techno Gray swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Cliff Face
The closest Behr equivalent of Cliff Face is Smokestack (N220-3). At ΔE 0.91 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Behr is your counter, order Smokestack and you'll get the same color. See the full Smokestack swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Cliff Face is Thunder (AF-685) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Thunder swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Cliff Face
Valspar's nearest match is Wharf Wind (8004-27B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Face without repainting risk. See the full Wharf Wind swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Cliff Face
The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Cliff Face is Hurricane Haze (PPG1032-2). At ΔE 0.62 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Hurricane Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Hurricane Haze swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Cliff Face
The closest Glidden equivalent of Cliff Face is Hurricane Haze (PPG1032-2). At ΔE 0.51 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm yellow undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49). If Glidden is your counter, order Hurricane Haze and you'll get the same color. See the full Hurricane Haze swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Cliff Face
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Cliff Face is Windswept Cliff (HGSW 3226) — very close at ΔE 2.03, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Windswept Cliff swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Cliff Face
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Stoneware Clay (DEGR16), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.93). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Face without repainting risk. See the full Stoneware Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Cliff Face is Sunday Stroll (JG-19) — very close at ΔE 3.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunday Stroll swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Cliff Face
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Cliff Face. The nearest is Vert De Terre (NO. 234) at ΔE 3.86 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vert De Terre swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Cliff Face is Light Lichen (0211) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) 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 →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Cliff Face is Chintz (0573) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chintz swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Rodda, the closest color to Cliff Face is Chiseled Shale (R044) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chiseled Shale swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Cliff Face
C2 Paint's nearest match is Fava (C2-943), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.06). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Cliff Face without repainting risk. See the full Fava swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Cliff Face
Clare has no exact twin of Cliff Face. The nearest is Money Moves (PNT100-MD-48) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Money Moves swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Portola Paints, the closest color to Cliff Face is Piano Room (PIANO ROOM) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 47 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Piano Room swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Cliff Face is Paris Grey (PARIS GREY) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 52 vs 49) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Paris Grey swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Cliff Face
At Kompozit, the closest color to Cliff Face is Chintz (0573) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 50 vs 49) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chintz swatch →