Butternut vs Retro Mint
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Butternut belongs to the beige family and Retro Mint to the green family. Retro Mint (LRV 54) reflects noticeably more light than Butternut (LRV 37), a difference of 17 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Butternut runs warm while Retro Mint is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 45.6, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Butternut vs Retro Mint Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butternut on one side and Retro Mint 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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