Butterfield vs Sheer Romance paint color comparison

Butterfield vs Sheer Romance

ButterfieldBenjamin MoorevsSheer RomanceBenjamin MooreΔE 32.9 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Butterfield reads as beige, while Sheer Romance reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 85 vs 45, Butterfield will read as the brighter of the two — a 40-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Butterfield's red character against Sheer Romance's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 32.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Butterfield
Benjamin Moore · 897
LRV85.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number897
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sheer Romance
Benjamin Moore · 837
LRV44.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number837
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Butterfield vs Sheer Romance Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfield on one side and Sheer Romance on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.