Boreal Forest vs Grappa paint color comparison

Boreal Forest vs Grappa

Boreal ForestBenjamin MoorevsGrappaBenjamin MooreΔE 25.3 — Very different colors

Boreal Forest and Grappa come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Boreal Forest reads as green-grey, while Grappa reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 4-point LRV gap — 12 for Boreal Forest vs 9 for Grappa — means Boreal Forest will open up a space more effectively. Where Boreal Forest leans green, Grappa reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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
Grappa
Benjamin Moore · 1393
LRV8.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1393
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Boreal Forest vs Grappa Simulated Comparison

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