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Boreal Forest

Boreal Forest is a genuinely dark Green from Benjamin Moore. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. Below, you'll find 3 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.

Hex

#535F4E

LRV

12.17

Light Reflectance Value
12.17
Dark
Tone
CalmingGroundingMoodyRichTimeless
UseInterior & Exterior

Boreal Forest in Real Rooms

Boreal Forest has a low LRV of 12.17 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color. Grouped in the Green family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets and misc.

1 Kitchen Cabinets Photo

On kitchen cabinets, Boreal Forest adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding attention. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz, making it a flexible choice for the hardest-working room in the house.

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest kitchen cabinets color

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest kitchen cabinets color

@ohara_interiors

2 Misc Photos

Boreal Forest shows up in some unexpected spaces in these photos — hallways, laundry rooms, and accent walls. Each one makes the case that the color's versatility extends well beyond the obvious applications into every corner of the home.

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest kids' room

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest kids' room

@vonbumannhomes

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest accent wall

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest accent wall

@winterinteriordesign

Coordinating Colors

Similar Colors

Color Codes

HEX#535F4E
RGB83, 95, 78
HSL102° 10% 34%
CMYK13 0 18 63
CIE LabL: 38.9 a: -8.3 b: 8.2
XYZX: 0.09 Y: 0.11 Z: 0.09