Dragon's Breath vs Kensington Green
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Dragon's Breath belongs to the grey family and Kensington Green to the blue-green family. Kensington Green (LRV 45) reflects noticeably more light than Dragon's Breath (LRV 9), a difference of 36 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Dragon's Breath runs red while Kensington Green is decidedly green and blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 40.4, 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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Dragon's Breath vs Kensington Green Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dragon's Breath on one side and Kensington 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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