Hostaleaf vs Rainforest paint color comparison

Hostaleaf vs Rainforest

HostaleafBehrvsRainforestBehrΔE 3.6 — Noticeable difference

Hostaleaf and Rainforest come from the same Behr collection. Hostaleaf reads as blue-grey, while Rainforest reads as blue-green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 9 vs 10 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Hostaleaf leans green and blue, Rainforest reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.6 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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

Hostaleaf
Behr · MQ6-09
LRV9.1
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-09
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Rainforest
Behr · M440-7
LRV9.7
BrandBehr
NumberM440-7
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Hostaleaf vs Rainforest Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hostaleaf on one side and Rainforest 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.