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Vale Mist

We've categorized Vale Mist as a versatile and reflective Green because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 15 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#C7C8B7

LRV

55.94

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Light Reflectance Value
55.94
Medium
TemperatureWarm
Tone
CalmingCozyPaleSoftTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Vale Mist in Real Rooms

Vale Mist has a medium-high LRV of 55.94 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, bathroom, living room, kitchen and misc.

5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Vale Mist earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

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Kitchen cabinetry in Vale Mist blends function and beauty.

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Soft-painted kitchen cabinets in Vale Mist brighten cooking spaces.

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Benjamin Moore Vale Mist kitchen cabinets color

Vale Mist cabinets bring understated sophistication to kitchens.

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Painted kitchen storage in Vale Mist creates cohesive design.

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Cabinet doors in Vale Mist provide versatile neutral charm.

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2 Bathroom Photos

Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Vale Mist has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.

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Bathroom walls in Vale Mist establish serene spa ambiance.

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Soft bathroom palette in Vale Mist promotes relaxation.

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4 Living Room Photos

The beauty of Vale Mist in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

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Living room walls in Vale Mist create calming sophistication.

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Neutral living spaces in Vale Mist suit diverse décor styles.

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Vale Mist walls establish peaceful gathering spaces.

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Living room walls in Vale Mist provide a calming backdrop for natural wood trim.

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3 Kitchen Photos

Using Vale Mist in the kitchen allows the architectural details—like open shelving or a custom range hood—to stand out. It creates a soft-focus background that makes even a simple stack of white plates look like a deliberate design choice.

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Kitchen walls in Vale Mist harmonize with natural light.

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Vale Mist kitchen paint

Kitchen cabinets painted in Vale Mist create a soft, serene cooking space.

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Walls finished in Vale Mist complement white subway tile and stainless steel appliances.

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1 Misc Photo

Observe the use of Vale Mist on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.

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Wall painted in Vale Mist displays a subtle, sophisticated neutral tone.

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Coordinating Colors

Ipanema
Vale Mist
Ipanema vs Vale Mist
Ipanema
Vale Mist
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Ipanema
AF-245 · LRV 40
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 40), opening up a space where Ipanema encloses it.

Floral White
Vale Mist
Floral White vs Vale Mist
Floral White
Vale Mist
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Floral White
OC-29 · LRV 80
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Floral White reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 56), opening up a space where Vale Mist encloses it.

Vale Mist
Vapor
Vale Mist vs Vapor
Vale Mist
Vapor
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Vapor
AF-35 · LRV 82

Vapor reflects far more light (LRV 82 vs 56), opening up a space where Vale Mist encloses it.

Dartsmouth Green
Vale Mist
Dartsmouth Green vs Vale Mist
Dartsmouth Green
Vale Mist
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Dartsmouth Green
691 · LRV 26
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

At LRV 56 vs 26, Vale Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Grecian Green
Vale Mist
Grecian Green vs Vale Mist
Grecian Green
Vale Mist
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Grecian Green
507 · LRV 54
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 56 vs 54), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gray Mirage
Vale Mist
Gray Mirage vs Vale Mist
Gray Mirage
Vale Mist
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Gray Mirage
2142-50 · LRV 54
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

With LRVs of 56 and 54, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Paris Rain
Vale Mist
Paris Rain vs Vale Mist
Paris Rain
Vale Mist
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Paris Rain
1501 · LRV 53
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

A 3-point LRV gap (56 vs 53) makes Vale Mist the marginally brighter of the two.

Vale Mist
Wind Chime
Vale Mist vs Wind Chime
Vale Mist
Wind Chime
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Wind Chime
AF-465 · LRV 57

With LRVs of 57 and 56, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Approaching Storm
Vale Mist
Approaching Storm vs Vale Mist
Approaching Storm
Vale Mist
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Approaching Storm
CSP-535 · LRV 9
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 9), opening up a space where Approaching Storm encloses it.

Vale Mist
Violet Sparkle
Vale Mist vs Violet Sparkle
Vale Mist
Violet Sparkle
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Violet Sparkle
1422 · LRV 69

At LRV 69 vs 56, Violet Sparkle is decisively the brighter choice.

French Violet
Vale Mist
French Violet vs Vale Mist
French Violet
Vale Mist
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French Violet
1427 · LRV 18
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 18), opening up a space where French Violet encloses it.

Blackberry Punch
Vale Mist
Blackberry Punch vs Vale Mist
Blackberry Punch
Vale Mist
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Blackberry Punch
CC-962 · LRV 7
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 7), opening up a space where Blackberry Punch encloses it.

Vale Mist
Violet Dusk
Vale Mist vs Violet Dusk
Vale Mist
Violet Dusk
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Violet Dusk
1409 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 56, Violet Dusk is decisively the brighter choice.

Iced Lavender
Vale Mist
Iced Lavender vs Vale Mist
Iced Lavender
Vale Mist
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Iced Lavender
1410 · LRV 65
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

A 9-point LRV gap (65 vs 56) makes Iced Lavender the marginally brighter of the two.

North Cascades
Vale Mist
North Cascades vs Vale Mist
North Cascades
Vale Mist
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North Cascades
1411 · LRV 55
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

With LRVs of 56 and 55, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Lighter Colors

Gray Owl
Vale Mist
Gray Owl vs Vale Mist
Gray Owl
Vale Mist
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Gray Owl
OC-52 · LRV 65
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Gray Owl reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 56), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Vale Mist
Vapor Trails
Vale Mist vs Vapor Trails
Vale Mist
Vapor Trails
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Vapor Trails
1556 · LRV 61

A 5-point LRV gap (61 vs 56) makes Vapor Trails the marginally brighter of the two.

Dusty Miller
Vale Mist
Dusty Miller vs Vale Mist
Dusty Miller
Vale Mist
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Dusty Miller
CSP-755 · LRV 59
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

A 4-point LRV gap (59 vs 56) makes Dusty Miller the marginally brighter of the two.

Vale Mist
Winter Orchard
Vale Mist vs Winter Orchard
Vale Mist
Winter Orchard
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56
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Winter Orchard
1555 · LRV 70

At LRV 70 vs 56, Winter Orchard is decisively the brighter choice.

Titanium
Vale Mist
Titanium vs Vale Mist
Titanium
Vale Mist
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Titanium
OC-49 · LRV 68
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

At LRV 68 vs 56, Titanium is decisively the brighter choice.

Darker Colors

Estate Sale
Vale Mist
Estate Sale vs Vale Mist
Estate Sale
Vale Mist
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Estate Sale
CSP-795 · LRV 41
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reflects far more light (LRV 56 vs 41), opening up a space where Estate Sale encloses it.

Horizon Gray
Vale Mist
Horizon Gray vs Vale Mist
Horizon Gray
Vale Mist
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Horizon Gray
2141-50 · LRV 51
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

A 5-point LRV gap (56 vs 51) makes Vale Mist the marginally brighter of the two.

October Mist
Vale Mist
October Mist vs Vale Mist
October Mist
Vale Mist
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October Mist
1495 · LRV 47
Benjamin Moore
Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

A 9-point LRV gap (56 vs 47) makes Vale Mist the marginally brighter of the two.

Tree Moss
Vale Mist
Tree Moss vs Vale Mist
Tree Moss
Vale Mist
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Tree Moss
508 · LRV 47
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

Vale Mist reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 47), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bassett Hall Green
Vale Mist
Bassett Hall Green vs Vale Mist
Bassett Hall Green
Vale Mist
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Bassett Hall Green
CW-480 · LRV 38
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Vale Mist
1494 · LRV 56

At LRV 56 vs 38, Vale Mist is decisively the brighter choice.

Color Codes

HEX#C7C8B7
RGB199, 200, 183
HSL64° 13% 75%
CMYK0 0 8 22
CIE LabL: 80.1 a: -3.4 b: 8.4
XYZX: 0.53 Y: 0.57 Z: 0.53