ColorplanBenjamin Moore Woodcliff Lake (980) is a very dark warm gray (greige) with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 16. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gauntlet Gray (SW 7019), Farrow & Ball Broccoli Brown (No.198) and Behr Mocha Latte (PPU5-04). For trim, try Vintage Taupe (2110-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Gray |
| LRV | 16.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #786E61 |
| RGB | 120, 110, 97 |
| HSL | 34°, 11%, 43% |
About Woodcliff Lake
Woodcliff Lake (980) is a very dark warm gray (greige) from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 16, Woodcliff Lake absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Woodcliff Lake's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Fairview Taupe (HC-85), it's cooler.
How Woodcliff Lake changes with the light
Woodcliff Lake 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
Woodcliff Lake's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Woodcliff Lake 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 Woodcliff Lake close to its true color, slightly lighter and warmer.
West-facing rooms
Woodcliff Lake will glow warmer in the late afternoon.
See Woodcliff Lake in real homes
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Woodcliff Lake 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 4.5
Also close: Anonymous (ΔE 4.8)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.5
Also close: Salon Drab (ΔE 3.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Woodcliff Lake questions
What undertone does Woodcliff Lake have?
Woodcliff Lake has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Woodcliff Lake's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Woodcliff Lake a light or dark color?
Woodcliff Lake has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 16.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very dark color. With an LRV of 16, Woodcliff Lake absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
What is the closest match to Woodcliff Lake in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gauntlet Gray SW 7019 (close, ΔE 4.5); Farrow & Ball: Broccoli Brown No.198 (close, ΔE 3.5); Behr: Mocha Latte PPU5-04 (close, ΔE 4.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Woodcliff Lake?
Try Vintage Taupe (2110-70) on trim and Distant Gray (OC-68) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Woodcliff Lake's undertone.
Where does Woodcliff Lake work best?
Woodcliff Lake works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 16, Woodcliff Lake absorbs most light. It creates a dramatic, enveloping look and suits accent walls, cabinetry and well-lit rooms.
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