Benjamin Moore Pleasant Valley 696 paint color swatch — hex #B1C1B5, LRV 50.46Color shown is a digital approximation. Always test a physical sample.
Benjamin Moore

Pleasant Valley

696 by Benjamin Moore

Hex #B1C1B5 · LRV 50.46 · neutral gray

How popular is Pleasant Valley?

ColorRank30#3,031 of 50,762

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About Pleasant Valley

Pleasant Valley is a refined, medium-light gray with cool green undertones. This balanced shade has an LRV of 50.46 and absorbs a moderate amount of light, making it versatile for a variety of spaces.

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Color Specifications

Name
Pleasant Valley
Code
696
Hex
#B1C1B5
RGB
177, 193, 181
HSL
135, 11%, 73%
CMYK
8, 0, 6, 24Approximate — screen to print
Lab
76.6, -7.8, 4.2
CSS
--benjamin-moore-pleasant-valley
LRV
50.46 (Medium Light)
0 · Dark100 · Light
Undertone
Cool Green
Temperature
neutral
Family
gray
Interior
Yes
Exterior
Yes
Finishes
flatmatteeggshellsatinsemi-glosshigh-gloss
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