Northern Cliffs
Often used for its versatile qualities, Northern 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 10 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#BAB5A7
LRV
45.53
Northern Cliffs in Real Rooms
Northern Cliffs has a medium-high LRV of 45.53 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. 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 living room, misc and kitchen.
6 Living Room Photos
Northern Cliffs anchors the living room with a quiet, architectural confidence. Its depth shifts subtly through the day — cooler in the crisp morning light and significantly warmer by lamplight in the evening — making it a natural fit for a space meant for both high-energy gathering and silent unwinding. To maximize the effect, layer in natural white oak, heavy linen, and soft metallics to let the color truly breathe.
Living room walls painted Northern Cliffs provide restful neutrality.
@mrpaintnj
2 Misc Photos
Northern 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.
Wall surfaces in Northern Cliffs offer sophisticated neutral grounding.
@susannecasey
Wall paneling in Northern Cliffs adds architectural interest and depth.
@jdhuntcustomhomes
2 Kitchen Photos
The challenge with kitchen color is longevity: it needs to look right at 7am under bright task lights and at dinner with the pendants dimmed low. Northern Cliffs manages to bridge all three lighting scenarios with ease, which is a rarer quality in a paint pigment than it sounds.
Kitchen cabinetry and walls in Northern Cliffs work beautifully together.
@mrpaintnj
Kitchen walls painted Northern Cliffs complement natural wood elements.
@mrpaintnj
