Enchanted Forest vs Hydrangea paint color comparison

Enchanted Forest vs Hydrangea

Enchanted ForestBenjamin MoorevsHydrangeaBenjamin MooreΔE 38.2 — Very different colors

Enchanted Forest and Hydrangea come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Enchanted Forest belongs to the green-grey family and Hydrangea to the purple family. The 21-point LRV gap — 37 for Hydrangea vs 16 for Enchanted Forest — means Hydrangea will open up a space more effectively. Where Enchanted Forest leans green, Hydrangea reads purple — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 38.2 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

Enchanted Forest
Benjamin Moore · 700
LRV16.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number700
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Hydrangea
Benjamin Moore · 1390
LRV37.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1390
UndertonePurple
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Enchanted Forest vs Hydrangea Simulated Comparison

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