Fresh Butter vs New York State of Mind
Fresh Butter and New York State of Mind come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Fresh Butter belongs to the beige-yellow family and New York State of Mind to the blue family. The 59-point LRV gap — 69 for Fresh Butter vs 11 for New York State of Mind — means Fresh Butter will open up a space more effectively. Where Fresh Butter leans yellow, New York State of Mind reads blue — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 77.2 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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Fresh Butter vs New York State of Mind Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Butter on one side and New York State of Mind 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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