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Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley 696

Pleasant Valley

Benjamin Moore

696

About Pleasant Valley by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 50.8%

Tone: Cool

HEX: #b1c1b5

RGB: 177, 193, 181

Hue135°

Saturation11%

Lightness73%

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These are close matches to Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Pleasant Valley 696 a warm or cool color?
Pleasant Valley by Benjamin Moore is a cool mid tone color. It will usually read cool in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley sits in the green family. Its hue is about 135°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Pleasant Valley?
Brightness is about 51%. Saturation is around 11%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 73%. Hue is close to 135°. The hex value is #b1c1b5. The RGB value is 177, 193, 181.
Is Pleasant Valley better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Pleasant Valley has brightness around 51%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Pleasant Valley?
You can match Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley work best in a home?
Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley compare to a pure white paint?
Pleasant Valley is softer than a pure untinted white. The cool undertone and mid tone 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 Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley 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 Pleasant Valley. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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