Pleasant Valley
What Pleasant Valley Actually Looks Like
Pleasant Valley reads as a calm, mid-tone sage green that sits comfortably between green and gray. It is not bright or saturated. In full daylight it shows a clear soft green presence. In lower light it can pull noticeably grayer and more recessive, almost like a weathered linen with a green cast. The overall effect is settled and easy to live with.
Pleasant Valley Undertones
The hex and RGB values confirm this color carries both green and gray in roughly equal measure, with just enough blue to keep it cool rather than warm. There is no meaningful yellow or olive pull here. It does not lean toward the earthy, khaki-toned greens. Think of it as a gray that made a decision to be green.
Where Pleasant Valley Works Best
Because its LRV sits right at the midpoint, Pleasant Valley is neither light nor dark. It absorbs some light without darkening a room dramatically, and it reflects enough to stay fresh. South and west facing rooms with warm afternoon light will make it feel more clearly green. North or east facing rooms will push it grayer and cooler. It suits spaces where you want calm over drama.
Where to put Pleasant Valley
The muted, gray-green quality makes Pleasant Valley genuinely restful in a bedroom. Keep bedding in warm neutrals or soft whites so the wall color does not tip the whole room cold.
In a living room with mixed light, this color holds its green character during the day and softens toward gray in the evening under artificial light. Both readings work. It does not demand attention, which makes it easy to layer furniture and textiles around it.
In a bathroom with cool or north-facing light, expect Pleasant Valley to read quite gray-green, which can feel spa-like. In a sunny bath it stays more clearly sage. Either way, pair hardware and tile in warm brass or soft white to keep the space from feeling too cool.
A mid-tone green-gray is a solid choice for a workspace. It is not stimulating enough to distract and not dark enough to feel heavy. It holds up well behind a monitor without creating glare problems.
What to Pair With Pleasant Valley
No coordinating colors are specified in our database for this color. In general, Pleasant Valley pairs well with warm off-whites on trim to balance its cool undertones, with natural wood tones that add warmth, and with soft charcoal or deep navy accents that anchor its mid-tone value.
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Colors that clash with Pleasant Valley
Pleasant Valley carries cool blue-green undertones that fight directly with warm terracotta, burnt orange, or rust. The contrast is not lively, it is just uncomfortable.
A stark, blue-tinted bright white on trim can make Pleasant Valley read colder and grayer than you intend, especially in north-facing rooms.
High-saturation colors in nearby rooms or in large furnishings can make Pleasant Valley look washed out and indecisive by comparison.
Common questions
Pleasant Valley has a Benjamin Moore color code of 696, a hex of #B1C1B5, and a precise LRV of 50.46, placing it squarely in the mid-tone range, neither light nor dark.
It depends on your light. In warm south or west light it reads as a clear soft sage green. In cool north or east light, or under most artificial lighting in the evening, the gray character dominates and the green recedes. Both readings are livable.
Eggshell is the most practical choice for living rooms and bedrooms. It has just enough sheen to wipe clean without making every imperfection in your walls visible the way a satin finish would. For trim, go one step up to a satin or semi-gloss.
Yes. The availability field confirms it is offered in both interior and exterior formulations, so you can carry it outside if you want a cohesive look on an exterior shingle, siding, or porch element.