Butter Up vs Naples Yellow
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Butter Up reads as beige, while Naples Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 74 vs 69, Butter Up will read as the brighter of the two — a 5-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 7.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below you'll find 1 real-room photo comparison where both colors appear side by side, plus 5 simulated room previews.
Butter Up vs Naples Yellow in Real Spaces
1 real room side by side. Butter Up and Naples Yellow are close enough that the difference can be hard to judge from a chip alone — these photos show how each reads at scale, across different spaces and lighting conditions.
Kitchen Cabinets
On cabinetry, undertone and temperature become more pronounced against countertops and hardware. The brightness difference is modest but present — Butter Up gives the walls a little more lift.
Color Details
Butter Up vs Naples Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butter Up on one side and Naples 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.