Serenata vs Graceful

SerenataBenjamin MoorevsGracefulPPGΔE 1.8Subtle difference

Where Serenata belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Graceful is a PPG color. Both sit in the blue family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (52 vs 51), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Serenata
Benjamin Moore · AF-535
Hex#ABC1CC
LRV51.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-535
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium
Graceful
PPG · PPG1152-3
Hex#a8c0ce
LRV51.0
BrandPPG
NumberPPG1152-3
Undertone
Temperature
BrightnessMedium

Serenata vs Graceful Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Serenata on one side and Graceful on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Serenata comparisons

See how Serenata stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Serenata
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Serenata
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite reads noticeably lighter

Iron Ore
Serenata
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Serenata is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Serenata
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Evergreen Fog
Serenata
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Mizzle
Serenata
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Nearly identical in tone

Agreeable Gray
Serenata
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray reads slightly lighter

Accessible Beige
Serenata
Accessible Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Accessible Beige
LRV 58

Accessible Beige reads slightly lighter

Denim Drift
Serenata
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

French Gray
Serenata
French Gray
Farrow & Ball
French Gray
LRV 43

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Naval
Serenata
Naval
Sherwin-Williams
Naval
LRV 4

Serenata is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Serenata
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads slightly lighter

Bancha
Serenata
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Bancha
LRV 13

Serenata is the lighter choice

Hardwick White
Serenata
Hardwick White
Farrow & Ball
Hardwick White
LRV 44

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Pure White
Serenata
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
LRV 84

Pure White is the lighter choice

Artichoke
Serenata
Artichoke
Sherwin-Williams
Artichoke
LRV 21

Serenata is the lighter choice

Balboa Mist
Serenata
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist reads noticeably lighter

Shoji White
Serenata
Shoji White
Sherwin-Williams
Shoji White
LRV 74

Shoji White reads noticeably lighter

Snowbound
Serenata
Snowbound
Sherwin-Williams
Snowbound
LRV 83

Snowbound is the lighter choice

Pewter Green
Serenata
Pewter Green
Sherwin-Williams
Pewter Green
LRV 12

Serenata is the lighter choice

Skimming Stone
Serenata
Skimming Stone
Farrow & Ball
Skimming Stone
LRV 68

Skimming Stone reads noticeably lighter

Dix Blue
Serenata
Dix Blue
Farrow & Ball
Dix Blue
LRV 41

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Calamine
Serenata
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Calamine
LRV 68

Calamine reads noticeably lighter

Treron
Serenata
Treron
Farrow & Ball
Treron
LRV 25

Serenata is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Serenata
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Serenata is the lighter choice

Saybrook Sage
Serenata
Saybrook Sage
Benjamin Moore
Saybrook Sage
LRV 45

Serenata reads slightly lighter

Pale Green
Serenata
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Serenata reads noticeably lighter

Pine Needle
Serenata
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Serenata is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Serenata
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Serenata is the lighter choice

Guilford Green
Serenata
Guilford Green
Benjamin Moore
Guilford Green
LRV 57

Guilford Green reads slightly lighter