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Benjamin Moore Northern Cliffs 1536

Northern Cliffs

Benjamin Moore

1536

About Northern Cliffs by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 46.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #bab5a7

RGB: 186, 181, 167

Hue44°

Saturation12%

Lightness69%

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These are close matches to Northern Cliffs from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Northern Cliffs 1536 a warm or cool color?
Northern Cliffs by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Northern Cliffs?
Northern Cliffs sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 44°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Northern Cliffs?
Brightness is about 46%. Saturation is around 12%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 69%. Hue is close to 44°. The hex value is #bab5a7. The RGB value is 186, 181, 167.
Is Northern Cliffs better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Northern Cliffs has brightness around 46%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Northern Cliffs?
You can match Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs work best in a home?
Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs compare to a pure white paint?
Northern Cliffs is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs 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 Northern Cliffs. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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