Carys vs Spiced Butternut
Where Carys belongs to Little Greene's range, Spiced Butternut is a PPG color. Hue-wise, Carys belongs to the beige-yellow family and Spiced Butternut to the beige family. Carys (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Spiced Butternut (LRV 70), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 6.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Carys vs Spiced Butternut Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Carys on one side and Spiced 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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