Spiced Butternut vs N391
Spiced Butternut (PPG) and N391 (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Spiced Butternut reads as beige, while N391 reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 70 for Spiced Butternut vs 38 for N391 — means Spiced Butternut will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 19.5 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 N391 Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Spiced Butternut on one side and N391 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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