Zen vs Pleasant Valley
Zen is a Behr color while Pleasant Valley comes from Benjamin Moore. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 50 vs 46, Pleasant Valley will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. With a ΔE of 2.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Zen vs Pleasant Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Zen on one side and Pleasant Valley on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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