What is the HEX code for Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest?

The hexadecimal color code for Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest undertone is #535F4E .

What is the RGB code of Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest?

RGB code is 83, 95, 78 . RGB (red, green and blue) additive color model is a system representing the colors used on a digital display screen (TV, PC, laptop, phone or tablet). It defines the intensity of the color with a value between 0 and 255.

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480

Q: Is Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480 cool or warm?

Benjamin Moore AF-480 Boreal Forest is cool color according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

Q: What are Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest undertones?

Green is Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest undertone color.

Official page:	Boreal Forest AF-480
Code:	AF-480
Name:	Boreal Forest
Brand:	Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest?

Transform your space with the captivating hue of Benjamin Moore AF-480, Boreal Forest. This deep and rich color evokes feelings of tranquility and sophistication, making it an excellent choice for accent walls or a bold statement piece. Pair Boreal Forest with soft neutrals like Benjamin Moore White Dove OC-17 or warm tones such as Benjamin Moore HC-166 Kendall Charcoal for a harmonious and inviting look. Elevate your interior design with Boreal Forest for a touch of nature-inspired elegance.

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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating cool green hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

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What are Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest undertones?

Boreal Forest has a clear green undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.

HEX value:

#535F4E

RGB code:

83, 95, 78

Is Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480 cool or warm?

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With a hue of 102°, this dark green leans cool, but it's near the neutral line and may feel warmer in certain lighting.

AF-480 Boreal Forest HSL code: 102, 10%, 34%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

How light temperature affects Boreal Forest

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Direction of sunlight	Visible temp.	Hue	Duration
North	Cool	Bluish	All day
East	Warm	Yellow	Before noon
West	Warm	Orange‑red	After noon
South	Warm	Orange‑yellow	All day

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this dark green shade looks under different lighting:

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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

AF-480
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Darker shades

AF-480
Boreal Forest

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Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Boreal Forest with a yellow hue, complementary colors are those with a purple hue close to 282, such as Benjamin Moore Iris Bliss and Grappa.

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LRV of Boreal Forest

Boreal Forest has an LRV of 12.17% and refers to Medium Dark which means that this color reflects very little light. Why LRV is important?

Light Reflectance Value scale illustration

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).

Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 12.17%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft² living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#535F4E
RGB Decimal	83, 95, 78
RGB Percent	32.55%, 37.25%, 30.59%
HSV	Hue: 102° Saturation: 17.89% Value: 37.25%
HSL	hsl(102, 10, 34)
CMYK	Cyan: 12.63 Magenta: 0.0 Yellow: 17.89 Key: 62.75
YIQ	Y: 89.474 I: -1.688 Q: -7.829
XYZ	X: 9.034 Y: 10.573 Z: 8.771
CIE Lab	L:38.852 a:-8.247 b:8.199
CIE Luv	L:38.852 u:-5.816 v:11.272
Decimal	5463886
Hunter Lab	32.517, -7.311, 6.77