Butterfield 897 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9F1DD, estimated LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumice Stone from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F9F1DD · 897
Butterfield
85%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Butterfield Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9F1DD
RGB249, 241, 221
Estimated LRV85.0
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 Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore
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Pumice Stone
Vista Paint
#F7F0DD
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YL-W4
Behr
#F9F1DB
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Cottage White
Dunn-Edwards
#F7EFDD
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Pumice Stone
Hirshfield's
#F7F1DF
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Summer Haze Light
PPG
#F8EED9
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White Peony
Kilz
#F5EDD7
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Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
#F7EFDE
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White Tie
Farrow & Ball
#F5ECD9
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Cream
RAL
#FAF4E3
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Split Banana
Dutch Boy
#F4EEDD
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Saffron Ivory
Valspar
#F9F1D8
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Colors That Work With Butterfield
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterfield
#F9F1DD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C46E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterfield
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterfield 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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Butterfield — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterfield have?
Butterfield by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Butterfield from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterfield are Pumice Stone by Vista Paint (a close digital match), YL-W4 by Behr (a close digital match), Magnolia Bloom by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Butterfield'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 Butterfield?
Butterfield has a estimated lightness value of 85.0, 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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