Pale Moon vs Barely Butter
Where Pale Moon belongs to Benjamin Moore's range, Barely Butter is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Pale Moon belongs to the beige-yellow family and Barely Butter to the beige family. Barely Butter (LRV 80) reflects noticeably more light than Pale Moon (LRV 76), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.8, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished 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 Moon vs Barely Butter Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pale Moon 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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