Buttered Yam vs New Hope Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Buttered Yam belongs to the beige-red family and New Hope Gray to the blue-grey family. New Hope Gray (LRV 39) reflects noticeably more light than Buttered Yam (LRV 25), a difference of 15 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Buttered Yam runs red while New Hope Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 57.2, 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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Buttered Yam vs New Hope Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttered Yam on one side and New Hope Gray 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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