Butterfly Wings vs Metropolitan
Butterfly Wings and Metropolitan come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Butterfly Wings reads as beige, while Metropolitan reads as grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 48 vs 50 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Butterfly Wings leans red, Metropolitan reads green — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 46.6 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Butterfly Wings vs Metropolitan Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfly Wings on one side and Metropolitan 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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