ColorplanBenjamin Moore Buckingham Gardens (545) is a deep green with a green-yellow (khaki) undertone and an LRV of 31. Closest matches: Farrow & Ball Yeabridge Green (No.287). For trim, try Tint of Mint (851).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Green |
| LRV | 31.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #89A068 |
| RGB | 137, 160, 104 |
| HSL | 85°, 23%, 52% |
About Buckingham Gardens
Buckingham Gardens (545) is a deep, medium-strength green from Benjamin Moore that leans yellow. With an LRV of 31, Buckingham Gardens absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buckingham Gardens's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. Next to Forest Hills Green (433), it's lighter and more colorful.
How Buckingham Gardens changes with the light
Buckingham Gardens has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Buckingham Gardens's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Buckingham Gardens will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Buckingham Gardens can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Buckingham Gardens will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Buckingham Gardens in real homes
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Buckingham Gardens equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 9.1
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 12.9)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Close · ΔE 3.0
Also close: Saxon Green (ΔE 5.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 7.2
Also close: Clary Sage (ΔE 8.3)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Buckingham Gardens questions
What undertone does Buckingham Gardens have?
Buckingham Gardens has a green-yellow (khaki) undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buckingham Gardens's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Buckingham Gardens a light or dark color?
Buckingham Gardens has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 31.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 31, Buckingham Gardens absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Buckingham Gardens in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Succulent SW 9650 (closest available, ΔE 9.1); Farrow & Ball: Yeabridge Green No.287 (close, ΔE 3.0); Behr: Laurel Tree S390-5 (closest available, ΔE 7.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buckingham Gardens?
Try Tint of Mint (851) on trim and Chantilly Lace (OC-65) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Buckingham Gardens's undertone.
Where does Buckingham Gardens work best?
Buckingham Gardens works well in bedrooms, offices, kitchen islands and cabinets and accent walls. With an LRV of 31, Buckingham Gardens absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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