Butter Rum vs Tigereye
Butter Rum is a Behr color while Tigereye comes from Sherwin-Williams. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 29 vs 24, Butter Rum 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 — Butter Rum's red character against Tigereye's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 6.5, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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Butter Rum vs Tigereye Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butter Rum on one side and Tigereye 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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