Gardenia vs Limestone

Gardenia and Limestone come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Gardenia belongs to the beige family and Limestone to the beige-yellow family. The 19-point LRV gap — 85 for Gardenia vs 66 for Limestone — means Gardenia will open up a space more effectively. Where Gardenia leans red, Limestone reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 13.1 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.