ColorplanBenjamin Moore Niagara Falls (1657) is a deep blue with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 31. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Stone Blue (No.86). For trim, try Lily White (2128-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Blue |
| LRV | 31.4 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #769EB0 |
| RGB | 118, 158, 176 |
| HSL | 199°, 27%, 58% |
About Niagara Falls
Niagara Falls (1657) is a deep, muted blue from Benjamin Moore that leans green. With an LRV of 31, Niagara Falls absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
North-facing light makes Niagara Falls read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. It's very close to Whipple Blue (HC-152); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Niagara Falls changes with the light
Niagara Falls has a cool undertone. North light will push it cooler and grayer, while south and west light warm it up. If your room faces north, look at it next to a warm white trim.
North-facing rooms
Niagara Falls has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Niagara Falls 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 Niagara Falls close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Niagara Falls looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Niagara Falls in real homes
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Niagara Falls 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
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Bracing Blue (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.7
Also close: Peaceful Blue (ΔE 8.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Niagara Falls questions
What undertone does Niagara Falls have?
Niagara Falls has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Niagara Falls read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Niagara Falls a light or dark color?
Niagara Falls has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Niagara Falls absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Niagara Falls in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Daphne SW 9151 (closest available, ΔE 5.7); Farrow & Ball: Stone Blue No.86 (close, ΔE 3.6); Behr: Jean Jacket Blue S510-4 (closest available, ΔE 6.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Niagara Falls?
Try Lily White (2128-70) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Niagara Falls's undertone.
Where does Niagara Falls work best?
Niagara Falls works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 31, Niagara Falls absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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