Buttermilk vs Orchid White
Both from Dulux's palette. Hue-wise, Buttermilk belongs to the beige family and Orchid White to the beige-white family. Orchid White (LRV 82) reflects noticeably more light than Buttermilk (LRV 77), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 8.4 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Buttermilk vs Orchid White in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Buttermilk and Orchid 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.
Living Room
In a living room, color works across both daylight and evening light — the same wall can read very differently at noon and at 8pm. The brightness difference is modest but present — Orchid White gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Buttermilk vs Orchid White Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttermilk on one side and Orchid 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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