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Benjamin Moore Niagara Falls 1657

Niagara Falls

Benjamin Moore

1657

About Niagara Falls by Benjamin Moore

Niagara Falls 1657 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 31% and hue near 199° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 31.4%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #769eb0

RGB: 118, 158, 176

Hue199°

Saturation27%

Lightness58%

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Niagara Falls looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Niagara Falls 1657 a warm or cool color?
Niagara Falls by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Niagara Falls?
Niagara Falls sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 199°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Niagara Falls?
Brightness is about 31%. Saturation is around 27%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 58%. Hue is close to 199°. The hex value is #769eb0. The RGB value is 118, 158, 176.
Is Niagara Falls better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Niagara Falls has brightness around 31%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Niagara Falls?
You can match Niagara Falls with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Niagara Falls work best in a home?
Niagara Falls works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Niagara Falls compare to a pure white paint?
Niagara Falls is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Niagara Falls in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Niagara Falls in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Niagara Falls. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Niagara Falls. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.