Olden Amber vs Social Butterfly
Olden Amber and Social Butterfly 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 3-point LRV gap — 56 for Social Butterfly vs 53 for Olden Amber — means Social Butterfly 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 13.9 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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Olden Amber vs Social Butterfly Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Olden Amber on one side and Social Butterfly 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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