Scenic Drive 697 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9DAD9F, estimated 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.
Benjamin Moore · #9DAD9F · 697
Scenic Drive
40%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Scenic Drive Technical Profile
HEX Code#9DAD9F
RGB157, 173, 159
Estimated LRV39.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familygray
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Colors That Work With Scenic Drive
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scenic Drive
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scenic Drive Room Palettes
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Scenic Drive from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scenic Drive are Green Balsam by Behr (a close digital match), Water .06 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Favourite Jade by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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