Boreal Forest vs Electric Slide paint color comparison

Boreal Forest vs Electric Slide

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Boreal Forest reads as green-grey, while Electric Slide reads as yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Electric Slide (LRV 55) reflects noticeably more light than Boreal Forest (LRV 12), a difference of 43 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Boreal Forest runs green while Electric Slide is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 65.2, 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

Boreal Forest
Benjamin Moore · AF-480
LRV12.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-480
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Electric Slide
Benjamin Moore · 404
LRV55.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number404
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Boreal Forest vs Electric Slide Simulated Comparison

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