ColorplanBenjamin Moore Mountain Air (CC-636) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 53. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Softened Green (SW 6177), Farrow & Ball Bone (No.15) and Behr Sandstone Cliff (750C-3). For trim, try White (OC-151).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 53.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #C4C2B0 |
| RGB | 196, 194, 176 |
| HSL | 54°, 14%, 73% |
About Mountain Air
Mountain Air (CC-636) is a mid-tone warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 53, Mountain Air has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mountain Air's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Paris Rain (1501); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Mountain Air changes with the light
Mountain Air has a gentle warm undertone that keeps it from going cold in north-facing rooms, and it looks a touch warmer again in afternoon west light.
North-facing rooms
Mountain Air's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Mountain Air will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
Bright south light shows Mountain Air close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Mountain Air will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Mountain Air in real homes
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Mountain Air equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 2.7
Also close: Skyline Steel (ΔE 4.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Mountain Air questions
What undertone does Mountain Air have?
Mountain Air has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Mountain Air's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Mountain Air a light or dark color?
Mountain Air has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 53.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 53, Mountain Air has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Mountain Air in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Softened Green SW 6177 (close, ΔE 2.7); Farrow & Ball: Bone No.15 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (close, ΔE 4.1). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Mountain Air?
Try White (OC-151) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Mountain Air's undertone.
Where does Mountain Air work best?
Mountain Air works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 53, Mountain Air has visible color without darkening a room much.
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