Ref. #8AA169 · 545
Buckingham Gardens
32%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Buckingham Gardens Technical Profile
What color is Buckingham Gardens? It's a medium cool green with the hex code #8AA169. Colors similar to Buckingham Gardens include Sherwin-Williams Pickle, Hirshfield's Perennial Garden, Vista Paint Perennial Garden. Buckingham Gardens has a cool (green) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 32 gives Buckingham Gardens depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with off-whites like Simply White, walnut or rift-cut oak floors, and mixed metals — brass for warmth, matte black for grounding. Terracotta and rust accents add warm contrast. Greens shift the most under different light. 2700K warms them toward olive or yellow-green; 4000K daylight reveals their true tone. Bluer greens especially benefit from north-facing daylight.
Colors Similar to Buckingham Gardens
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buckingham Gardens
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buckingham Gardens
#8AA169
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#88AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buckingham Gardens
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buckingham Gardens Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Buckingham Gardens.
More green colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the green family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buckingham Gardens — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buckingham Gardens have?
Buckingham Gardens by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) undertone and belongs to the green color family.
What colors match Buckingham Gardens from other brands?
The closest matches are Pickle by Sherwin-Williams (#85A16A), Perennial Garden by Hirshfield's (#87A56F), Perennial Garden by Vista Paint (#87A56F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Buckingham Gardens?
Buckingham Gardens has an LRV of 31.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buckingham Gardens's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.