India Yellow vs Butternut
India Yellow is a Farrow & Ball color while Butternut comes from Sherwin-Williams. India Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Butternut reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. With LRVs of 37 and 37, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 3.3, 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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India Yellow vs Butternut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see India Yellow on one side and Butternut 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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