Harp Strings vs Buttercup Fool 5
Where Harp Strings belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Buttercup Fool 5 is a Dulux color. Hue-wise, Harp Strings belongs to the beige-yellow family and Buttercup Fool 5 to the beige family. Buttercup Fool 5 (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Harp Strings (LRV 72), a difference of 11 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Harp Strings runs yellow while Buttercup Fool 5 is decidedly warm, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 3.7 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Harp Strings vs Buttercup Fool 5 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Harp Strings on one side and Buttercup Fool 5 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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