Pine Grove vs Sterling Forest paint color comparison

Pine Grove vs Sterling Forest

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-greiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-greige to land. Pine Grove (LRV 19) reflects noticeably more light than Sterling Forest (LRV 14), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.9 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.

Color Details

Pine Grove
Benjamin Moore · 511
LRV19.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number511
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Sterling Forest
Benjamin Moore · 518
LRV14.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number518
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark

Pine Grove vs Sterling Forest Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pine Grove on one side and Sterling Forest 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.