Forest Floor vs Sombrero paint color comparison

Forest Floor vs Sombrero

Forest FloorBenjamin MoorevsSombreroBenjamin MooreΔE 39.1 — Very different colors

Forest Floor and Sombrero come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Forest Floor reads as grey, while Sombrero reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 34-point LRV gap — 48 for Sombrero vs 14 for Forest Floor — means Sombrero will open up a space more effectively. Where Forest Floor leans yellow, Sombrero reads red — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 39.1 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

Forest Floor
Benjamin Moore · 1498
LRV13.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1498
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sombrero
Benjamin Moore · 249
LRV47.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number249
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Forest Floor vs Sombrero Simulated Comparison

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