Buttermilk vs Lily
Buttermilk is a Dulux color while Lily comes from Sherwin-Williams. Buttermilk reads as beige, while Lily reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 81 vs 77, Lily will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.8, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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 Lily Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Buttermilk on one side and Lily 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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