Henderson Buff vs Princeton Gold
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Henderson Buff belongs to the beige-yellow family and Princeton Gold to the beige family. Henderson Buff (LRV 49) reflects noticeably more light than Princeton Gold (LRV 39), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Henderson Buff runs yellow while Princeton Gold is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 8.0 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Henderson Buff vs Princeton Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Henderson Buff on one side and Princeton Gold 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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