Buttered Yam vs Middle Buff
Where Buttered Yam belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Middle Buff is a Little Greene color. Hue-wise, Buttered Yam belongs to the beige-red family and Middle Buff to the beige family. Buttered Yam (LRV 25) reflects noticeably more light than Middle Buff (LRV 22), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 11.0, 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 Middle Buff Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttered Yam on one side and Middle Buff 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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