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Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest

AF-480 · #54604F · LRV 10.8

Compare with other brands: Farrow & Ball Beverly is a 95% match

Boreal Forest (AF-480) is a deep green from Benjamin Moore with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 10.8 (very dark): it absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. plan for good artificial lighting. The closest match in another brand is Farrow & Ball Beverly (95% match).

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LRV

10.8 · Very dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

AF-480

HEX

#54604F

RGB

84, 96, 79

HSL

102°, 10%, 34%

Family

Greens

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Boreal Forest FAQ

What undertone does Boreal Forest have?

Boreal Forest has no strong undertone: it reads as a deep green. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Boreal Forest?

Boreal Forest has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 10.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is very dark. It absorbs almost all light for a dramatic, enveloping look. Plan for good artificial lighting.

What is the closest match to Boreal Forest in other brands?

Farrow & Ball: Beverly (No. 310), 95%; Behr: Vine Leaf (N400-7), 95%; PPG: Still Searching (PPG13-31), 94%; Valspar: Haute Green (V097-6), 94%; Sherwin-Williams: Rookwood Dark Green (SW 2816), 94%; Dunn-Edwards: Black Forest (DEA175), 92%; Glidden: Grape Leaves (PPG1124-7), 92%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Courtyard (HGSW6440), 89%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Boreal Forest?

The HEX code of Boreal Forest (AF-480) is #54604F, RGB 84, 96, 79. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.