Regatta vs Social Butterfly

Regatta and Social Butterfly come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Regatta reads as blue, while Social Butterfly reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 47-point LRV gap — 56 for Social Butterfly vs 8 for Regatta — means Social Butterfly will open up a space more effectively. Where Regatta leans cool, Social Butterfly reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 94.2 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.