Forest Moss vs Violet Sparkle paint color comparison

Forest Moss vs Violet Sparkle

Forest MossBenjamin MoorevsViolet SparkleBenjamin MooreΔE 57.7 — Very different colors

Forest Moss and Violet Sparkle come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Forest Moss reads as beige-yellow, while Violet Sparkle reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 41-point LRV gap — 69 for Violet Sparkle vs 28 for Forest Moss — means Violet Sparkle will open up a space more effectively. Where Forest Moss leans yellow, Violet Sparkle reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 57.7 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 Moss
Benjamin Moore · 2146-20
LRV27.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2146-20
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Violet Sparkle
Benjamin Moore · 1422
LRV68.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1422
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight

Forest Moss vs Violet Sparkle Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Forest Moss on one side and Violet Sparkle 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.