Buttermilk vs Cordon Bleu
Where Buttermilk belongs to Dulux's range, Cordon Bleu is a PPG color. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Buttermilk (LRV 77) reflects noticeably more light than Cordon Bleu (LRV 72), a difference of 5 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. At ΔE 1.0, 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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Buttermilk vs Cordon Bleu Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttermilk on one side and Cordon Bleu 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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