Fresh Butter vs Southern Belle
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Fresh Butter belongs to the beige-yellow family and Southern Belle to the blue family. Fresh Butter (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Southern Belle (LRV 12), a difference of 58 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Fresh Butter runs yellow while Southern Belle is decidedly blue, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 86.0, 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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Fresh Butter vs Southern Belle Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Fresh Butter on one side and Southern Belle 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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