Scenic Drive 697 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9DAD9F, LRV 40 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Green Balsam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9DAD9F · 697
Scenic Drive
40%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Scenic Drive Technical Profile
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Scenic Drive in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scenic Drive in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreScenic Drive
Nearly identical
BehrGreen Balsam
Green Balsam
Behr
Nearly identical
Water .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Favourite Jade
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fair Maiden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fair Maiden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Halcyon Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Dusty Aqua
PPG
Very similar
Life Aquatic
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Silvered Teal
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sage Pond
Kilz
Very similar
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scenic Drive
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scenic Drive
#9DAD9F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#85AD9E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scenic Drive
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scenic Drive 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 Scenic Drive.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scenic Drive — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scenic Drive have?
Scenic Drive by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Scenic Drive in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scenic Drive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scenic Drive are Green Balsam by Behr (a near-identical match), Water .06 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Favourite Jade by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Scenic Drive'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 Scenic Drive?
Scenic Drive has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Scenic Drive's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.