Buckland Blue vs Stonington Gray
Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Buckland Blue belongs to the blue family and Stonington Gray to the grey family. At LRV 59 vs 23, Stonington Gray will read as the brighter of the two — a 36-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Buckland Blue's blue character against Stonington Gray's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.7, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Buckland Blue vs Stonington Gray in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Seeing Buckland Blue and Stonington Gray in actual rooms makes the difference concrete; browse the spaces below to get a feel for how each color lives on a wall.
Bedroom
Bedroom walls are often seen under warm artificial light, a context that shifts both colors from how they look on a chip. The LRV gap is large enough that Stonington Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Buckland Blue would.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The LRV gap is large enough that Stonington Gray will make the room feel meaningfully brighter than Buckland Blue would.
Color Details
Buckland Blue vs Stonington Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buckland Blue on one side and Stonington Gray 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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