Butterfield vs Persian Violet
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Butterfield belongs to the beige family and Persian Violet to the blue-purple family. Butterfield (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Persian Violet (LRV 35), a difference of 50 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Butterfield runs red while Persian Violet is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 44.4, 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 Persian Violet Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfield on one side and Persian Violet 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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