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Benjamin Moore Mountain Laurel AC-20

Mountain Laurel

Benjamin Moore

AC-20

About Mountain Laurel by Benjamin Moore

Mountain Laurel AC-20 by Benjamin Moore is a dark cool shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 25% and hue near 166° for steady results across rooms. Strong choice for accents, offices, or media rooms. Pairs well with crisp whites, charcoal, and light woods.

Brightness: 24.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #748e88

RGB: 116, 142, 136

Hue166°

Saturation10%

Lightness51%

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These are close matches to Mountain Laurel from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Mountain Laurel looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Mountain Laurel AC-20 a warm or cool color?
Mountain Laurel by Benjamin Moore is a cool deeper color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Mountain Laurel?
Mountain Laurel sits in the blue family. Its hue is about 166°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Mountain Laurel?
Brightness is about 25%. Saturation is around 10%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 51%. Hue is close to 166°. The hex value is #748e88. The RGB value is 116, 142, 136.
Is Mountain Laurel better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Mountain Laurel has brightness around 25%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Mountain Laurel?
You can match Mountain Laurel with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Mountain Laurel work best in a home?
Mountain Laurel works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Mountain Laurel compare to a pure white paint?
Mountain Laurel is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Mountain Laurel in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Mountain Laurel in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Mountain Laurel. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Mountain Laurel. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.