Buena Vista Gold vs Dragon's Breath
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Buena Vista Gold reads as beige, while Dragon's Breath reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Buena Vista Gold (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Dragon's Breath (LRV 9), a difference of 40 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 54.6, 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.
Color Details
Buena Vista Gold vs Dragon's Breath Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buena Vista Gold on one side and Dragon's Breath 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.
More Buena Vista Gold comparisons
See how Buena Vista Gold stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
