Spiced Butternut vs Lemon yellow
Spiced Butternut (PPG) and Lemon yellow (RAL Classic) come from different manufacturers. Spiced Butternut reads as beige, while Lemon yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 22-point LRV gap — 70 for Spiced Butternut vs 48 for Lemon yellow — means Spiced Butternut will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 22.4 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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Spiced Butternut vs Lemon yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spiced Butternut on one side and Lemon 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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