Butterfly Bush vs RAL 170-2
Butterfly Bush is a Cloverdale Paint color while RAL 170-2 comes from RAL Effect. Hue-wise, Butterfly Bush belongs to the blue-grey family and RAL 170-2 to the blue family. At LRV 42 vs 39, RAL 170-2 will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 3.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Butterfly Bush vs RAL 170-2 in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Butterfly Bush and RAL 170-2 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.
Kitchen
Kitchen lighting tends to be bright and directional, which sharpens contrast and makes undertone differences more apparent. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. Side by side like this, the difference is easy to read — which is exactly why seeing them in a real space is more useful than comparing chips.
Color Details
Butterfly Bush vs RAL 170-2 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfly Bush on one side and RAL 170-2 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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