Pure Laughter vs Barely Butter
Pure Laughter (Cloverdale Paint) and Barely Butter (PPG) come from different manufacturers. Pure Laughter reads as beige-yellow, while Barely Butter reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 8-point LRV gap — 88 for Pure Laughter vs 80 for Barely Butter — means Pure Laughter will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 2.0 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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Pure Laughter vs Barely Butter Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Pure Laughter 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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