Pale Daffodil vs Barely Butter
Pale Daffodil (Benjamin Moore) and Barely Butter (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 82 vs 80 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. A ΔE of 2.3 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. 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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Pale Daffodil vs Barely Butter Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Daffodil on one side and Barely Butter 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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At LRV 82 vs 69, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 52, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 43, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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At LRV 82 vs 41, Pale Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
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