Butterscotch vs Lemon Meringue paint color comparison

Butterscotch vs Lemon Meringue

Butterscotch and Lemon Meringue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 58-point LRV gap — 83 for Lemon Meringue vs 25 for Butterscotch — means Lemon Meringue 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 48.2 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.

Color Details

Butterscotch
Sherwin-Williams · 6377
LRV24.9
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6377
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Lemon Meringue
Sherwin-Williams · 7561
LRV82.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7561
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Butterscotch vs Lemon Meringue Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Butterscotch on one side and Lemon Meringue 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.