Butterfield vs Squirrel Tail
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Butterfield reads as beige, while Squirrel Tail reads as greige-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Butterfield (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Squirrel Tail (LRV 25), a difference of 60 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Butterfield runs red while Squirrel Tail is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 38.2, 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 Squirrel Tail Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfield on one side and Squirrel Tail 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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