Ref. #FEE6B9 · BIC-28
Butter Creme
81%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Creme Technical Profile
What color is Butter Creme? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FEE6B9. Colors similar to Butter Creme include Dunn-Edwards Creamy Apricot, MPC Canterbury Cream, Hirshfield's Tiffany Light. Butter Creme has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 81, Butter Creme reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Butter Creme
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Creamy Apricot
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Canterbury Cream
MPC
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Magnolia
Kilz
Nearly identical
Tiffany Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pineapple Smoothy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pretty Pretty Picture
Valspar
Nearly identical
They call it Mellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Creme
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Creme
#FEE6B9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2D45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Creme
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Creme Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Butter Creme.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter Creme — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Creme have?
Butter Creme by Behr has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Butter Creme from other brands?
The closest matches are Creamy Apricot by Dunn-Edwards (#FFE8BD), Canterbury Cream by MPC (#FCE5B6), Tiffany Light by Hirshfield's (#FDE4B4). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butter Creme?
Butter Creme has an LRV of 81.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter Creme's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.