Buckingham Gardens vs Guilford Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Buckingham Gardens belongs to the green-yellow family and Guilford Green to the beige-green family. Guilford Green (LRV 57) reflects noticeably more light than Buckingham Gardens (LRV 31), a difference of 26 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buckingham Gardens runs green while Guilford Green is decidedly yellow, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 25.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Buckingham Gardens vs Guilford Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckingham Gardens on one side and Guilford Green on the other.
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.
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