Buttermilk vs Cleanroom white
Buttermilk is a Cloverdale Paint color while Cleanroom white comes from RAL Classic. Buttermilk reads as beige, while Cleanroom white reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 89 vs 85, Cleanroom white will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. With a ΔE of 2.0, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below you'll find 2 real-room photo comparisons where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Buttermilk vs Cleanroom white in Real Spaces
2 real rooms side by side. Buttermilk and Cleanroom white 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. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cleanroom white gives the walls a little more lift.
Bathroom
Bathrooms amplify color — the enclosed space and reflective surfaces make what reads subtle elsewhere feel more present here. The brightness difference is modest but present — Cleanroom white gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Buttermilk vs Cleanroom white Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttermilk on one side and Cleanroom white 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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