Buckingham Gardens vs Bamboo Stem

Buckingham GardensBenjamin MoorevsBamboo StemDuluxΔE 15.5Distinct difference

Buckingham Gardens is a Benjamin Moore color while Bamboo Stem comes from Dulux. These are both green-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within green-yellow to land. At LRV 41 vs 31, Bamboo Stem will read as the brighter of the two — a 10-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Buckingham Gardens's green character against Bamboo Stem's neutral — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 15.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Buckingham Gardens
Benjamin Moore · 545
Hex#89A068
LRV31.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number545
UndertoneGreen
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium
Bamboo Stem
Dulux · 30GY 41/173
Hex#A2AE8E
LRV41.0
BrandDulux
Number30GY 41/173
Undertone
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessMedium

Buckingham Gardens vs Bamboo Stem Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckingham Gardens on one side and Bamboo Stem on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.

More Buckingham Gardens comparisons

See how Buckingham Gardens stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Buckingham Gardens
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove is the lighter choice

Ammonite
Buckingham Gardens
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Ammonite is the lighter choice

Iron Ore
Buckingham Gardens
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Buckingham Gardens is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Buckingham Gardens
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Purbeck Stone reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Buckingham Gardens
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Nearly identical in tone

Mizzle
Buckingham Gardens
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Mizzle reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Buckingham Gardens
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Agreeable Gray is the lighter choice

Denim Drift
Buckingham Gardens
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Buckingham Gardens reads slightly lighter

Tranquil Dawn
Buckingham Gardens
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Tranquil Dawn reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Buckingham Gardens
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Balboa Mist is the lighter choice

Vintage Vogue
Buckingham Gardens
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter

Pale Green
Buckingham Gardens
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Pine Needle
Buckingham Gardens
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter

Cement grey
Buckingham Gardens
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Buckingham Gardens reads slightly lighter

Black grey
Buckingham Gardens
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter

Piazza
Buckingham Gardens
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Piazza is the lighter choice

Humble Yellow
Buckingham Gardens
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Humble Yellow is the lighter choice

Windmill Lane
Buckingham Gardens
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

Senses
Buckingham Gardens
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Senses reads slightly lighter

Lamp Black
Buckingham Gardens
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Buckingham Gardens is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Buckingham Gardens
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Washed Linen reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Buckingham Gardens
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter

Thames Fog
Buckingham Gardens
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Buckingham Gardens reads slightly lighter

Ocean Abyss
Buckingham Gardens
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter

Classic Silver
Buckingham Gardens
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Classic Silver reads noticeably lighter

Teton Blue
Buckingham Gardens
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Nearly identical in tone

RAL 110-2
Buckingham Gardens
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

RAL 110-2 is the lighter choice

RAL 110-1
Buckingham Gardens
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 is the lighter choice

Paper
Buckingham Gardens
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper is the lighter choice

Passageway
Buckingham Gardens
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Buckingham Gardens reads noticeably lighter