Pleasant Valley 696 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #B2C2B6, LRV 51 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Fair Maiden from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B2C2B6 · 696
Pleasant Valley
51%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Pleasant Valley Technical Profile
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Pleasant Valley in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Pleasant Valley in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MoorePleasant Valley
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyFair Maiden
Fair Maiden
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aquamarine Dream
PPG
Nearly identical
Urban Putty
Behr
Nearly identical
Green Blue
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Rainsong
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
April Thicket
Valspar
Nearly identical
Statue Green
Kilz
Nearly identical
Quietude
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Water .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Resting Place
Vista Paint
Very similar
Resting Place
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Pleasant Valley
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pleasant Valley
#B2C2B6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85ADA3
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pleasant Valley
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pleasant Valley Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Pleasant Valley.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Pleasant Valley — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pleasant Valley have?
Pleasant Valley by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Pleasant Valley in your own space before committing.
What colors match Pleasant Valley from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pleasant Valley are Fair Maiden by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Aquamarine Dream by PPG (a near-identical match), Urban Putty by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Pleasant Valley's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Pleasant Valley?
Pleasant Valley has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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