Saffron yellow vs Social Butterfly
Where Saffron yellow belongs to RAL Classic's range, Social Butterfly is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Saffron yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Social Butterfly to the beige family. Social Butterfly (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Saffron yellow (LRV 50), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 9.2 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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Saffron yellow vs Social Butterfly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Saffron yellow on one side and Social Butterfly 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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