Bee vs Social Butterfly paint color comparison

Bee vs Social Butterfly

BeeSherwin-WilliamsvsSocial ButterflySherwin-WilliamsΔE 4.3 — Noticeable difference

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (55 vs 56), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 4.3 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.

Color Details

Bee
Sherwin-Williams · 6683
LRV54.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6683
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Social Butterfly
Sherwin-Williams · 6898
LRV55.6
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6898
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Bee vs Social Butterfly Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Bee on one side and Social Butterfly on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.