Soft Buttercup P290-1 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFF1BA, estimated 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.
Behr · #FFF1BA · P290-1
Soft Buttercup
88%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Soft Buttercup Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFF1BA
RGB255, 241, 186
Estimated LRV87.7
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Aspire .01
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#FBEFBB
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Little Dipper
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#FDF1B7
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Cream Custard
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#FDF0B5
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Warm Summer
Valspar
#FAEFB9
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Easy On The Eyes
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#F9ECB6
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Dunn-Edwards
#FFF4BB
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#FDF2C0
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Sticky Note
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#FBEFBF
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Illuminating
Dutch Boy
#F6E9B6
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Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
#F4E8B2
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Colors That Work With Soft Buttercup
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Soft Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Soft Buttercup are Aspire .01 by Colorhouse (a close digital match), Little Dipper by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Cream Custard by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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