Buttercup Fool 5 vs Ivory
Where Buttercup Fool 5 belongs to Dulux's range, Ivory is a RAL Classic 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 Ivory (LRV 58), a difference of 25 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. With a ΔE of 12.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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 Ivory Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttercup Fool 5 on one side and Ivory 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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