Dark Basalt vs Pleasant Valley
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Dark Basalt reads as grey, while Pleasant Valley reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pleasant Valley (LRV 50) reflects noticeably more light than Dark Basalt (LRV 5), a difference of 45 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dark Basalt runs red while Pleasant Valley is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.8, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Dark Basalt vs Pleasant Valley Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dark Basalt 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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