ColorplanBenjamin Moore Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20) is a very dark cool gray with a cool blue-green undertone and an LRV of 19. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball De Nimes (No.299). For trim, try Misty Gray (2124-60).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 19.2 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #6E7C7D |
| RGB | 110, 124, 125 |
| HSL | 184°, 6%, 46% |
About Steep Cliff Gray
Steep Cliff Gray (2122-20) is a very dark cool gray from Benjamin Moore with a cool blue-green undertone. With an LRV of 19, Steep Cliff Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
North-facing light makes Steep Cliff Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Porch Swing (CSP-750), it's cooler.
How Steep Cliff Gray changes with the light
Steep Cliff Gray 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
Steep Cliff Gray has a cool undertone that north light will push cooler and grayer; warm white trim helps balance it.
East-facing rooms
Steep Cliff Gray 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 Steep Cliff Gray close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Steep Cliff Gray looks cool in the morning and warms up in the golden late-afternoon light.
See Steep Cliff Gray in real homes
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Steep Cliff Gray 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 6.4
Also close: Retreat (ΔE 6.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Very close · ΔE 2.4
Also close: Green Smoke (ΔE 5.7)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.7
Also close: Blueprint (ΔE 6.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Steep Cliff Gray questions
What undertone does Steep Cliff Gray have?
Steep Cliff Gray has a cool blue-green undertone, so it reads as a cool color. North-facing light makes Steep Cliff Gray read cooler and slightly darker, while warm south-facing light softens it.
Is Steep Cliff Gray a light or dark color?
Steep Cliff Gray has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 19.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 19, Steep Cliff Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Steep Cliff Gray in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Storm Cloud SW 6249 (closest available, ΔE 6.4); Farrow & Ball: De Nimes No.299 (very close, ΔE 2.4); Behr: Adirondack Blue N480-5 (closest available, ΔE 5.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Steep Cliff Gray?
Try Misty Gray (2124-60) on trim and Wedding Veil (2125-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Steep Cliff Gray's undertone.
Where does Steep Cliff Gray work best?
Steep Cliff Gray works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 19, Steep Cliff Gray absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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