Limestone vs Sweet Butter paint color comparison

Limestone vs Sweet Butter

LimestoneBenjamin MoorevsSweet ButterBenjamin MooreΔE 26.3 — Very different colors

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Limestone reads as beige-yellow, while Sweet Butter reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Sweet Butter (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than Limestone (LRV 66), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Limestone runs yellow while Sweet Butter is decidedly red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 26.3, 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.

Color Details

Limestone
Benjamin Moore · 513
LRV65.9
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number513
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Sweet Butter
Benjamin Moore · 171
LRV69.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number171
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Limestone vs Sweet Butter Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Limestone on one side and Sweet Butter on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.