# Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northern-cliffs-1536](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-northern-cliffs-1536)

Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs 1536 is a light, muted gray-beige with a soft warm cast and very low saturation. Its understated yellow-taupe influence keeps it from reading like a stark cool gray, while the overall effect remains quiet and neutral. In north-facing rooms, Northern Cliffs may appear more gray and subdued; warmer daylight and incandescent lighting can bring forward its gentle beige side. It is well suited to whole-room walls, especially alongside cream trim, natural oak, linen upholstery, and brushed nickel or aged brass details. For contrast, pair this shade with deeper charcoal, olive-toned greens, or dark brown wood.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Northern Cliffs
- **Color code:** 1536
- **HEX:** #BAB5A7
- **RGB:** 186, 181, 167
- **LRV:** 45.53%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Grey, Greige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow, red

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
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## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore La Paloma Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-la-paloma-gray-1551)
- [Benjamin Moore Cumulus Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-cumulus-cloud-1550)
- [Benjamin Moore Barren Plain](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barren-plain-2111-60)
- [Benjamin Moore Nimbus](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-nimbus-1465)
- [Benjamin Moore Thunder](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-thunder-af-685)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Benjamin Moore Jockey Hollow Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-jockey-hollow-gray-hc-108)
- [Benjamin Moore River Gorge Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-river-gorge-gray-1537)
- [Benjamin Moore Chateau](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chateau-csp-140)
- [Benjamin Moore Copley Gray](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-copley-gray-hc-104)
- [Benjamin Moore Kid Gloves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-kid-gloves-csp-175)

## Complementary colors
- [Benjamin Moore Bachelor Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-bachelor-blue-1629)
- [Benjamin Moore Coastline](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-coastline-af-570)
- [Benjamin Moore Comet](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-comet-1628)
- [Benjamin Moore Andes Summit](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-andes-summit-csp-600)
- [Benjamin Moore Evening Dove](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-evening-dove-2128-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Hale Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-hale-navy-hc-154)
- [Benjamin Moore Luxe](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-luxe-af-580)

Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/1536

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.