Social Butterfly vs Emperor
Social Butterfly is a Sherwin-Williams color while Emperor comes from Tikkurila. These are both beiges, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige to land. At LRV 56 vs 43, Social Butterfly will read as the brighter of the two — a 13-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. At ΔE 19.5, 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.
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Social Butterfly vs Emperor Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Social Butterfly on one side and Emperor 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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