Pleasant Valley vs Quietude
Pleasant Valley (Benjamin Moore) and Quietude (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 50 for Pleasant Valley vs 48 for Quietude — means Pleasant Valley will open up a space more effectively. Where Pleasant Valley leans green, Quietude reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Pleasant Valley vs Quietude Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pleasant Valley on one side and Quietude 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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