Cliffside Gray vs Decorator's White paint color comparison

Cliffside Gray vs Decorator's White

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Cliffside Gray reads as green-grey, while Decorator's White reads as green-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 83 vs 61, Decorator's White will read as the brighter of the two — a 22-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Cliffside Gray vs Decorator's White in Real Spaces

2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Cliffside Gray and Decorator's White in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

Living rooms test a color across a full range of conditions — morning sun, afternoon shade, and evening lamp light all shift how both of these read. Decorator's White returns significantly more light to the room — in a smaller or darker space, that difference in perceived brightness is hard to miss.

Cliffside GrayBm Cliffside Gray Living Room

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Decorator's WhiteOc-149 Living Room

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Dining Room

Dining room light is typically the warmest in the house, which shifts both colors toward the red end of the spectrum compared to daylight. Decorator's White reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Cliffside Gray.

Cliffside GrayBm Cliffside Gray Dining Room

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Decorator's WhiteBm Decorator'S White Dining Room

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Color Details

Cliffside Gray
Benjamin Moore · HC-180
LRV60.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberHC-180
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight
Decorator's White
Benjamin Moore · OC-149
LRV82.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-149
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessLight

Cliffside Gray vs Decorator's White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cliffside Gray on one side and Decorator's White on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.