Middle Buff vs Pastel yellow
Middle Buff (Little Greene) and Pastel yellow (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Middle Buff belongs to the beige family and Pastel yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 22-point LRV gap — 44 for Pastel yellow vs 22 for Middle Buff — means Pastel yellow will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 18.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Middle Buff vs Pastel yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Middle Buff on one side and Pastel yellow 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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