Gibraltar Cliffs
Often used for its versatile qualities, Gibraltar Cliffs remains a staple for Benjamin Moore designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 19 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#8F9999
LRV
31.77
Gibraltar Cliffs in Real Rooms
Gibraltar Cliffs has a medium LRV of 31.77 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Gray and Neutral family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, living room, bedroom and misc.
3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
On traditional shaker-style cabinets, Gibraltar Cliffs brings out the clean lines and shadow gaps of the woodwork. It's a color that highlights quality craftsmanship, making it an ideal choice for a high-end renovation or a custom kitchen build.
Kitchen cabinetry painted in Gibraltar Cliffs brings sophisticated depth to storage.
@glucksteinhome
Painted Gibraltar Cliffs cabinets provide a refined anchor for this kitchen.
@heatherscotthome
These kitchen cabinets in Gibraltar Cliffs offer timeless, understated style.
@concetti.studio
6 Living Room Photos
For open-concept living rooms, Gibraltar Cliffs is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
Living room walls in Gibraltar Cliffs establish a serene, grounded atmosphere.
@nicolettes_for_the_home
5 Bedroom Photos
The bedroom is where Gibraltar Cliffs really earns its place as a sanctuary. Away from direct sunlight, the color settles into a rich, cocooning tone that actively promotes rest and psychological slowing. Pair it with crisp white bedding and warm-toned wood nightstands to keep the overall palette from feeling too heavy or closed-in.
Bedroom walls dressed in Gibraltar Cliffs foster restful, calming retreats.
@theadoredabode
Soothing Gibraltar Cliffs paint transforms this bedroom into a sanctuary.
@theadoredabode
This bedroom's Gibraltar Cliffs walls provide a serene, sophisticated embrace.
@theadoredabode
Gibraltar Cliffs walls establish a peaceful, restorative bedroom environment.
@transitioningtuscan
Gentle Gibraltar Cliffs tones make this bedroom feel warm and inviting.
@cedarandstoneproject
5 Misc Photos
Gibraltar Cliffs shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.
Storage shelving painted Gibraltar Cliffs adds understated sophistication to any room.
@britewaycustomcabinetry
Neutral Gibraltar Cliffs walls provide a versatile canvas for any décor.
@sarahyerger19
Trimwork in Gibraltar Cliffs brings refined definition to architectural details.
@chrislovesjulia
Furniture pieces in Gibraltar Cliffs gain unexpected elegance and depth.
@intheattictoo
This wall's Gibraltar Cliffs transformation reveals quiet, sophisticated beauty.
@jenniferldennis
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 77 vs 32, White Down is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 90 vs 32, Simply White is decisively the brighter choice.
White Heron reflects far more light (LRV 87 vs 32), opening up a space where Gibraltar Cliffs encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 18, Gibraltar Cliffs is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 32 vs 29), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 34 vs 32), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 10-point LRV gap (32 vs 22) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.
Gibraltar Cliffs reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 12), opening up a space where Desert Shadows encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 32, Hint of Violet is decisively the brighter choice.
Antique Pearl reflects far more light (LRV 72 vs 32), opening up a space where Gibraltar Cliffs encloses it.
At LRV 32 vs 6, Gibraltar Cliffs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 8, Gibraltar Cliffs is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 32 vs 12, Gibraltar Cliffs is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Slate reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Cobblestone Path reads slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Adagio reads slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 32), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 44 vs 32, Marina Gray is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 33 and 32, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 32 and 30, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 10-point LRV gap (32 vs 22) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (32 vs 24) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.
Gibraltar Cliffs reflects far more light (LRV 32 vs 17), opening up a space where Rocky Coast encloses it.
A 9-point LRV gap (32 vs 23) makes Gibraltar Cliffs the marginally brighter of the two.