Boreal Forest vs Dakota Shadow paint color comparison

Boreal Forest vs Dakota Shadow

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the green-grey family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. With LRVs of 12 and 12, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Boreal Forest
Benjamin Moore · AF-480
LRV12.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-480
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Dakota Shadow
Benjamin Moore · 448
LRV11.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number448
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Boreal Forest vs Dakota Shadow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boreal Forest on one side and Dakota Shadow 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.