Butternut Squash vs Humble Yellow
Butternut Squash (Benjamin Moore) and Humble Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Butternut Squash belongs to the beige family and Humble Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 21-point LRV gap — 57 for Humble Yellow vs 35 for Butternut Squash — means Humble Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Butternut Squash leans red, Humble Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 19.6 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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Butternut Squash vs Humble Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butternut Squash on one side and Humble Yellow 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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