What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs undertones is #BAB5A7 .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs?

RGB code is 186, 181, 167 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

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Q: Is Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs 1536 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore 1536 Northern Cliffs is warm color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs undertones?

Yellow and Red are Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs undertones color.

Official page:	Northern Cliffs 1536
Code:	1536
Name:	Northern Cliffs
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs?

Transform your space with the captivating allure of Benjamin Moore 1536 Northern Cliffs. This elegant shade of gray-blue evokes a sense of serenity and sophistication, making it ideal for creating a calming atmosphere in any room. Pair Northern Cliffs with crisp white accents to enhance its cool undertones, or add pops of warm gold or muted blush for a touch of contrast. Whether used as a bold statement wall or throughout the entire space, this versatile hue beautifully complements both modern and traditional design styles. Elevate your interior with the timeless charm of Northern Cliffs (1536) by Benjamin Moore.

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What are Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs undertones?

Northern Cliffs has a clear yellow and red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#BAB5A7

RGB code:

186, 181, 167

Is Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs 1536 cool or warm?

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cool

With a hue of 44°, this Grey leans warm, but it's close to neutral and can read cooler in some light.

1536 Northern Cliffs HSL code: 44, 12%, 69%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Northern Cliffs

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Grey shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

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Darker shades

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Northern Cliffs with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 224, such as Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue and Coastline.

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LRV of Northern Cliffs

Northern Cliffs has an LRV of 45.53% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 45.53%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#BAB5A7
RGB Decimal	186, 181, 167
RGB Percent	72.94%, 70.98%, 65.49%
HSV	Hue: 44° Saturation: 10.22% Value: 72.94%
HSL	hsl(44, 12, 69)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 2.69 Yellow: 10.22 Key: 27.06
YIQ	Y: 180.899 I: 7.478 Q: -3.299
XYZ	X: 43.747 Y: 46.277 Z: 43.177
CIE Lab	L:73.725 a:-0.698 b:7.763
CIE Luv	L:73.725 u:3.73 v:11.318
Decimal	12236199
Hunter Lab	68.027, -4.258, 9.988