Budding Green vs St. John Blue
Budding Green and St. John Blue come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Budding Green belongs to the green-yellow family and St. John Blue to the blue family. The 26-point LRV gap — 60 for Budding Green vs 34 for St. John Blue — means Budding Green will open up a space more effectively. Where Budding Green leans green, St. John Blue reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 25.7 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Budding Green vs St. John Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Budding Green on one side and St. John Blue 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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