Opaline vs Gardenia
Opaline is a Benjamin Moore color while Gardenia comes from Dulux. Hue-wise, Opaline belongs to the beige-yellow family and Gardenia to the beige family. At LRV 83 vs 78, Gardenia will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Opaline's yellow character against Gardenia's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.6, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. 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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Opaline vs Gardenia Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Opaline on one side and Gardenia 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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