Butterfield vs Regatta

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Butterfield belongs to the beige family and Regatta to the blue family. At LRV 57 vs 8, Butterfield will read as the brighter of the two — a 49-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Butterfield's warm character against Regatta's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 91.6, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.