Buttercup Fool 5 vs Sawdust
Where Buttercup Fool 5 belongs to Dulux's range, Sawdust is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Buttercup Fool 5 (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Sawdust (LRV 77), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 2.1, 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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Buttercup Fool 5 vs Sawdust Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttercup Fool 5 on one side and Sawdust 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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