Black Raspberry vs Pine Forest paint color comparison

Black Raspberry vs Pine Forest

Black RaspberryBenjamin MoorevsPine ForestBenjamin MooreΔE 54.0 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Black Raspberry reads as grey, while Pine Forest reads as green-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Pine Forest (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Black Raspberry (LRV 7), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Black Raspberry runs purple while Pine Forest is decidedly green, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 54.0, 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

Black Raspberry
Benjamin Moore · 2072-20
LRV6.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2072-20
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Pine Forest
Benjamin Moore · 451
LRV49.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number451
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Black Raspberry vs Pine Forest Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Black Raspberry on one side and Pine Forest 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.