Butter 2023-60 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDF6C5, estimated LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Chiffon Pie from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #FDF6C5 · 2023-60
Butter
86%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#FDF6C5
RGB253, 246, 197
Estimated LRV85.6
UndertoneCool (Green)
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
BrandBenjamin Moore
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#FCF8C9
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#FCF3C5
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#F7F0C2
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Sprout .04
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#FEF2C2
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Colors That Work With Butter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter
#FDF6C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7D260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Room Palettes
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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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Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter have?
Butter by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter are Lemon Chiffon Pie by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Fine Linen by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Sunshiny by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Butter'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 Butter?
Butter has a estimated lightness value of 85.6, 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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