Smiley Face vs Social Butterfly
Smiley Face is a Behr color while Social Butterfly comes from Sherwin-Williams. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 61 vs 56, Smiley Face will read as the brighter of the two — a 6-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Smiley Face's red character against Social Butterfly's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 7.0, 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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Smiley Face vs Social Butterfly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Smiley Face on one side and Social Butterfly 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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