Pinelands vs Sweet Basil paint color comparison

Pinelands vs Sweet Basil

PinelandsBenjamin MoorevsSweet BasilBenjamin MooreΔE 10.9 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both green-greys, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-grey to land. At LRV 21 vs 14, Pinelands will read as the brighter of the two — a 8-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a green quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 10.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Pinelands
Benjamin Moore · 446
LRV21.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number446
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Sweet Basil
Benjamin Moore · 455
LRV13.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number455
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark

Pinelands vs Sweet Basil Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pinelands on one side and Sweet Basil 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.