Buckingham Gardens vs Obsidian Green
Where Buckingham Gardens belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Obsidian Green is a Little Greene color. Buckingham Gardens reads as green-yellow, while Obsidian Green reads as green — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Buckingham Gardens (LRV 31) reflects noticeably more light than Obsidian Green (LRV 1), a difference of 30 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean green, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 58.1, 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 Obsidian Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckingham Gardens on one side and Obsidian 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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