Boreal Forest vs Sweet Basil paint color comparison

Boreal Forest vs Sweet Basil

Boreal ForestBenjamin MoorevsSweet BasilBenjamin MooreΔE 5.0 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (12 vs 14), so they'll read as similarly Dark in most lighting conditions. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Sweet Basil
Benjamin Moore · 455
LRV13.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number455
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Boreal Forest vs Sweet Basil Simulated Comparison

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