Fresh Butter 290 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F2E0A0, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Almost Ivory from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2E0A0 · 290
Fresh Butter
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Fresh Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Fresh Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreFresh Butter
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAlmost Ivory
Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mella Yella
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Mella Yella
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Butterfly Bush
PPG
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Flourish
Behr
Nearly identical
Tomatillo
Valspar
Nearly identical
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Fresh Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Fresh Butter
#F2E0A0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Fresh Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Fresh Butter 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Fresh Butter.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Fresh Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Fresh Butter have?
Fresh Butter by Benjamin Moore 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 Fresh Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Fresh Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Fresh Butter are Almost Ivory by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Sugar Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Venetian Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Fresh 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 Fresh Butter?
Fresh Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Fresh Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.