Butternut Squash vs Nocturnal Gray
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Butternut Squash reads as beige, while Nocturnal Gray reads as blue-grey — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Butternut Squash (LRV 35) reflects noticeably more light than Nocturnal Gray (LRV 14), a difference of 21 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Butternut Squash runs red while Nocturnal Gray is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 42.7, 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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Butternut Squash vs Nocturnal Gray Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butternut Squash on one side and Nocturnal 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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