Boreal Forest vs Sea Haze
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Boreal Forest belongs to the green-grey family and Sea Haze to the grey family. Sea Haze (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Boreal Forest (LRV 12), a difference of 33 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Boreal Forest runs green while Sea Haze is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 35.1, 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.
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Boreal Forest vs Sea Haze Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Boreal Forest on one side and Sea Haze on the other.
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.
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