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Scenic View
66%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Scenic View Technical Profile
What color is Scenic View? It's a light cool green with the hex code #C5E1AD. Colors similar to Scenic View include Valspar Luck Be a Lady, Behr Spring Hill, Behr Growing Season. Scenic View has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 66, Scenic View sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Scenic View
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scenic View
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scenic View
#C5E1AD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7DB57F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scenic View
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scenic View 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 View.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scenic View — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scenic View have?
Scenic View by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Scenic View from other brands?
The closest matches are Luck Be a Lady by Valspar (#C7E1AC), Spring Hill by Behr (#C1DFAF), Growing Season by Behr (#C1E4AB). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Scenic View?
Scenic View has an LRV of 66.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Scenic View's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.