Gentle Butterfly 2173-70 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8E9E3, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Subtle Peach from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Benjamin Moore · #F8E9E3 · 2173-70
Gentle Butterfly
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Butterfly Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E9E3
RGB248, 233, 227
Estimated LRV81.6
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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Colors That Work With Gentle Butterfly
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gentle Butterfly
#F8E9E3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEAE74
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gentle Butterfly
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gentle Butterfly 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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Gentle Butterfly — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gentle Butterfly have?
Gentle Butterfly 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 Gentle Butterfly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Butterfly are Subtle Peach by PPG (a close digital match), Dogwood by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), My Sweetheart by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Gentle Butterfly'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 Gentle Butterfly?
Gentle Butterfly has a estimated lightness value of 81.6, 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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