Hostaleaf vs Royal Raisin paint color comparison

Hostaleaf vs Royal Raisin

HostaleafBehrvsRoyal RaisinBehrΔE 19.5 — Distinct difference

Hostaleaf and Royal Raisin come from the same Behr collection. Hostaleaf reads as blue-grey, while Royal Raisin reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 9-point LRV gap — 18 for Royal Raisin vs 9 for Hostaleaf — means Royal Raisin will open up a space more effectively. Where Hostaleaf leans green and blue, Royal Raisin reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.5 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.

Hostaleaf vs Royal Raisin in Real Spaces

1 real room side by side. Seeing Hostaleaf and Royal Raisin in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.

Living Room

A living room wall sees more varied light than almost any other surface in the house, which makes the choice between these two more nuanced than a chip suggests. Royal Raisin reflects noticeably more light off the walls, making the space read more open than Hostaleaf.

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Color Details

Hostaleaf
Behr · MQ6-09
LRV9.1
BrandBehr
NumberMQ6-09
UndertoneGreen and Blue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Royal Raisin
Behr · N110-5
LRV17.8
BrandBehr
NumberN110-5
UndertoneRed
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Hostaleaf vs Royal Raisin Simulated Comparison

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