Boreal Forest AF-480 is a gray paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #54604F, LRV 11 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whispering Oaks from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #54604F · AF-480
Boreal Forest
11%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Boreal Forest Technical Profile
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Boreal Forest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Boreal Forest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBoreal Forest
Nearly identical
BehrWhispering Oaks
Whispering Oaks
Behr
Nearly identical
Treeline
Valspar
Very similar
Beverly
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grape Leaves
PPG
Very similar
Pleasant Hill
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rookwood Dark Green
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Greener Pastures
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
American Pine
Kilz
Very similar
Green Grey
RAL
Very similar
Jolly Holly
Dutch Boy
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Boreal Forest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Boreal Forest
#54604F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#5A8864
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Boreal Forest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Boreal Forest Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Boreal Forest.
More gray colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the gray family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Boreal Forest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Boreal Forest have?
Boreal Forest by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the gray color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Boreal Forest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Boreal Forest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Boreal Forest are Whispering Oaks by Behr (a near-identical match), Lakeside Pine by Behr (a near-identical match), Deep Emerald by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Boreal Forest's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Boreal Forest?
Boreal Forest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 10.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Boreal Forest's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.