Soft Buttercup P290-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFF1BA, LRV 88 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Aspire .01 from Colorhouse (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFF1BA · P290-1
Soft Buttercup
88%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Soft Buttercup Technical Profile
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Soft Buttercup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Soft Buttercup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSoft Buttercup
Nearly identical
ColorhouseAspire .01
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Little Dipper
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cream Custard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Summer
Valspar
Nearly identical
Easy On The Eyes
PPG
Nearly identical
Jasmine
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ray of Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sticky Note
Kilz
Nearly identical
Illuminating
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Soft Buttercup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Soft Buttercup
#FFF1BA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Soft Buttercup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Soft Buttercup 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 Soft Buttercup.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Soft Buttercup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Soft Buttercup have?
Soft Buttercup by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Soft Buttercup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Soft Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Buttercup are Aspire .01 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match), Little Dipper by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Cream Custard by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Soft Buttercup's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Soft Buttercup?
Soft Buttercup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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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 Soft Buttercup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.