Ivory vs Butter Up
Ivory (RAL Classic) and Butter Up (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 15-point LRV gap — 74 for Butter Up vs 58 for Ivory — means Butter Up will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 11.8 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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Ivory vs Butter Up Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ivory on one side and Butter Up 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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