Valspar

Rocky Cliff

M252

Rocky Cliff is a light stone gray with a muted yellow green undertone. The yellow green undertone suits limestone and concrete. Rocky Cliff works in a bath, kitchen, or entry where tile and stone already set the mood.

The soft value keeps walls easy. For Rocky Cliff, Warm white trim plus limestone. Strong cream accents can make the green cast more visible. Fixed stone can steer it greener.

Brand

Valspar

Code

M252

Collection

The Bold Collection

Rocky Cliff in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Valspar Rocky Cliff under artificial light

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Valspar Rocky Cliff under natural light

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Yellow

Strength

Low

Temperature

neutral

Hue Angle

65°

Yellow Family

Lightness

75%

Light

Saturation

9%

Very Muted

LRV

54.6
0%100%
Very Dark
Dark
Medium
Light
Very Light
White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position
Saturation →
Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX
#c3c4b8
RGB Decimal
195, 196, 184
RGB Percent
76.5%, 76.9%, 72.2%
HSL
65.0, 9.2%, 74.5%
HSV
65.0, 6.1%, 76.9%
CMYK
0.5%, 0.0%, 6.1%, 23.1%
YIQ
194.3, 3.3, -4.0
XYZ
50.90, 54.54, 53.19
CIE Lab
78.78, -2.49, 5.89
CIE Luv
78.78, 0.09, 9.11
Hunter Lab
73.85, -2.35, 5.39
Decimal
12829880

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel