Buttercup vs Grey Blue
Where Buttercup belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Grey Blue is a RAL Classic color. Hue-wise, Buttercup belongs to the beige family and Grey Blue to the blue-grey family. Buttercup (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Grey Blue (LRV 7), a difference of 31 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 69.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Buttercup vs Grey Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttercup on one side and Grey Blue 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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