Gold Rush vs Middle Buff
Where Gold Rush belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Middle Buff is a Little Greene color. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. Middle Buff (LRV 22) reflects noticeably more light than Gold Rush (LRV 19), a difference of 3 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 12.3, 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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Gold Rush vs Middle Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gold Rush on one side and Middle Buff 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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