Butterfield vs Gentleman's Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Butterfield belongs to the beige family and Gentleman's Gray to the blue-grey family. Butterfield (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Gentleman's Gray (LRV 7), a difference of 78 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Butterfield runs red while Gentleman's Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 70.2, 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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Butterfield vs Gentleman's Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfield on one side and Gentleman's 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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