Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180) records 62.23% LRV and 83.3 L*_HK lightness (#CCD0CA, RGB 204/208/202). Its CIELAB coordinates (L*=83.03, a*=-2.46, b*=2.5, C*=3.51, h°=134.5°) place HC-180 in the Soft Green-Beige class. Top cross-brand matches for Cliffside Gray (HC-180) are Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, ΔE=0.7) and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, ΔE=1.16).
Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180, #CCD0CA) is compared against competitor swatches under ISO/CIE 11664-6 (ΔE2000) and ASTM E308.
| Role / Brand | Paint Color Name & Code | HEX Code | LRV % | Undertone Profile | CIE ΔE 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOURCE (Benjamin Moore) | Cliffside Gray (HC-180) | #CCD0CA | 62.23% | Soft Green-Beige | 0.00 (Ref) |
| Behr #1 | Silver Setting (PWL-89) | #CACEC7 | 61% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 0.70 (98.5%) |
| Behr #2 | Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) | #CFD4CE | 65% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.00 (97.9%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #1 | Sea Salt (SW 6204) | #CDD2CA | 63.37% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.16 (97.6%) |
| Sherwin-Williams #2 | Silver Strand (SW 7057) | #C8CBC4 | 59.01% | Soft Green-Beige | ΔE 1.33 (97.2%) |
Sub-threshold ΔE=0.7 match for HC-180: Silver Setting (PWL-89) delivers -1.2 LRV points deeper than Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with matched C*=4 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1 equivalent for HC-180: Salt Glaze (PPU12-11) delivers +2.8 LRV points lighter than Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with matched C*=3.66 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.19 equivalent for HC-180: Planetary Silver (N460-2) delivers identical 62% reflectance to HC-180 with -1.13 softer C*=2.38 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.16 equivalent for HC-180: Sea Salt (SW 6204) delivers +1.1 LRV points lighter than Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with +1.1 higher C*=4.61 chroma.
Cross-room ΔE=1.33 equivalent for HC-180: Silver Strand (SW 7057) delivers -3.2 LRV points deeper than Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with matched C*=3.88 saturation.
Cross-room ΔE=1.47 equivalent for HC-180: Pearl Gray (SW 52) delivers -1.3 LRV points deeper than Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with +1.38 higher C*=4.89 chroma.
Coordinated ceiling, trim, wall, sightline, and accent pairings for Cliffside Gray (#CCD0CA, LRV 62.23%).
Cliffside Gray (HC-180, b*=2.5) counteracts cool northern sky cast without shifting dingy.
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3000K–3500K CRI 95+ LED for HC-180 (2700K shifts to #EAC9AB)
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Code HC-180 (Cliffside Gray) reflects 62.23% of incident D65 light. Measured in CAM16-UCS uniform space, Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180) registers J'=85.2, a'=-3.53, and b'=1.97 with HSL (100°, 6%, 80%) and Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived value 83.3 L*_HK. Because HC-180 carries a*=-2.46 red-green and b*=2.5 yellow-blue balance at chroma C*=3.51, Cliffside Gray projects a warm soft green-beige character across drywall and millwork.
Thermal lighting shifts Benjamin Moore HC-180 predictably. Under 5000K noon daylight, Cliffside Gray (HC-180) holds its native #D3CFC2 swatch; at 4000K cool office LED, HC-180 adapts to #DACDB9; at 3500K halogen, Cliffside Gray transitions to #DFCCB3; at 3000K residential LED, HC-180 warms to #E5CAAF; and under 2700K evening bulbs, Cliffside Gray (HC-180) settles at #EAC9AB.
When cross-matching Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180, #CCD0CA), Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, #CACEC7, LRV 61%) scores ΔE2000=0.7 and CAM16=0.81, followed by Salt Glaze (PPU12-11, ΔE=1). In Sherwin-Williams, Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA, LRV 63.37%) achieves ΔE2000=1.16 ahead of Silver Strand (SW 7057, ΔE=1.33). Coordinate HC-180 with Chantilly Lace (OC-65) ceilings, White (PM-2) trim, Decorator'S White (CC-20) hallways, and Snowfall White (2144-70) accents.
Spectrophotometric answers for homeowners, interior designers, and painting contractors specifying Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray.
Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180) records an official Light Reflectance Value of 62.23% (#CCD0CA) and a Helmholtz-Kohlrausch perceived lightness of 83.3 L*_HK.
At 62.23% reflectance, Cliffside Gray (HC-180) is a mid-tone Benjamin Moore shade with enough pigment depth (L*=83.03) to hold its #CCD0CA color in bright sun.
CIELAB telemetry (L*=83.03, a*=-2.46, b*=2.5) classifies Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180) as a Warm Soft Green-Beige with C*=3.51 chroma and h°=134.5° hue.
Pair Cliffside Gray (HC-180) with North & East Windows for HC-180 (62.23% LRV) and Rift-Cut White Oak & Matte Terrazzo calibrated for Cliffside Gray (62.23% LRV). Under 2700K evening bulbs, HC-180 shifts from #CCD0CA toward #EAC9AB.
Closest verified equivalents to Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180, #CCD0CA) are Behr Silver Setting (PWL-89, #CACEC7) at ΔE2000=0.7 and Sherwin-Williams Sea Salt (SW 6204, #CDD2CA) at ΔE2000=1.16.
Both PWL-89 and SW 6204 matches are verified against Cliffside Gray (HC-180) in CIE ΔE2000 and CAM16-UCS space.
Alongside Benjamin Moore Cliffside Gray (HC-180, LRV 62.23%), our Ou-Luo harmony engine specifies Benjamin Moore White (PM-2, #EDEEEB, LRV 85.17%) in Semi-Gloss or Satin.
Pairing White (PM-2) with Cliffside Gray (HC-180) frames door casings and baseboards cleanly.