Alfalfa Extract vs Java
Where Alfalfa Extract belongs to Behr's range, Java is a Tikkurila color. Alfalfa Extract reads as green, while Java reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Java (LRV 15) reflects noticeably more light than Alfalfa Extract (LRV 11), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 11.3, 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.
Color Details
Alfalfa Extract vs Java Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Alfalfa Extract on one side and Java 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.
More Alfalfa Extract comparisons
See how Alfalfa Extract stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
