Montgomery White vs Buttermilk
Montgomery White (Benjamin Moore) and Buttermilk (Dulux) come from different manufacturers. Montgomery White reads as beige-white, while Buttermilk reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 3-point LRV gap — 77 for Buttermilk vs 74 for Montgomery White — means Buttermilk will open up a space more effectively. Where Montgomery White leans red, Buttermilk reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Montgomery White vs Buttermilk in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Montgomery White and Buttermilk are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Bedroom
Bedrooms are typically lit with warmer, lower light than the rest of the house — a condition that flatters warm tones and deepens cool ones. Buttermilk has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
House
A full exterior is the most demanding test for a paint color — scale and outdoor light both amplify differences that seem small on a swatch. Buttermilk has the edge in reflectance, which shows as a quiet sense of added space rather than an obvious contrast.
Color Details
Montgomery White vs Buttermilk Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Montgomery White on one side and Buttermilk 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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