Shelburne Buff vs Refined Yellow
Shelburne Buff (Benjamin Moore) and Refined Yellow (Jotun) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Shelburne Buff belongs to the beige family and Refined Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 3-point LRV gap — 47 for Shelburne Buff vs 44 for Refined Yellow — means Shelburne Buff will open up a space more effectively. Where Shelburne Buff leans red, Refined Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. ΔE 3.7 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same 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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Shelburne Buff vs Refined Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Shelburne Buff on one side and Refined Yellow 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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