# Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boreal-forest-af-480](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-boreal-forest-af-480)

Benjamin Moore Boreal Forest AF-480 is a muted, medium-dark green with a noticeable gray cast and a gently earthy olive undertone. Its softened depth keeps it from reading as a bright botanical green, giving walls a grounded, quiet presence instead. In daylight, Boreal Forest can appear more balanced and gray-green, while lower or warmer light tends to draw out its mossy, olive side. It is especially effective in studies, dining rooms, powder rooms, and bedrooms where a deeper wall color feels appropriate without becoming overly dramatic. Pair it with warm off-whites, putty tones, aged brass, natural oak, or cognac leather for a layered, material-rich look. This shade also has enough restraint for painted cabinetry or an exterior door against light stone or creamy trim.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Benjamin Moore
- **Color name:** Boreal Forest
- **Color code:** AF-480
- **HEX:** #535F4E
- **RGB:** 83, 95, 78
- **LRV:** 12.17%
- **Brightness:** Dark
- **Color families:** Green
- **Temperature:** cool
- **Undertones:** green

## Color codes
- **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

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Official product page: https://www.benjaminmoore.com/en-us/paint-colors/color/AF-480

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.