Forest Floor vs RAL 840-5
Where Forest Floor belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, RAL 840-5 is a RAL Effect color. Hue-wise, Forest Floor belongs to the grey family and RAL 840-5 to the green-grey family. Forest Floor (LRV 14) reflects noticeably more light than RAL 840-5 (LRV 11), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.5 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.
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Forest Floor vs RAL 840-5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forest Floor on one side and RAL 840-5 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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