Enchanted Forest vs Kalamata paint color comparison

Enchanted Forest vs Kalamata

Enchanted ForestBenjamin MoorevsKalamataBenjamin MooreΔE 25.6 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Enchanted Forest reads as green-grey, while Kalamata reads as pink — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Enchanted Forest (LRV 16) reflects noticeably more light than Kalamata (LRV 11), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Enchanted Forest runs green while Kalamata is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.6, 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

Enchanted Forest
Benjamin Moore · 700
LRV16.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number700
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Kalamata
Benjamin Moore · AF-630
LRV11.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-630
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Enchanted Forest vs Kalamata Simulated Comparison

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