Butterfield vs Naples Yellow
Butterfield and Naples Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Butterfield belongs to the beige family and Naples Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 12-point LRV gap — 69 for Naples Yellow vs 57 for Butterfield — means Naples Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 20.5 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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Butterfield vs Naples Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterfield 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.
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