Gardenia vs Opulence
Gardenia and Opulence come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. The 3-point LRV gap — 88 for Opulence vs 85 for Gardenia — means Opulence will open up a space more effectively. Where Gardenia leans red, Opulence reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Gardenia vs Opulence Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gardenia on one side and Opulence 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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