Gentle Butterfly 2173-70 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F8E9E3, 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.
Ref. #F8E9E3 · 2173-70
Gentle Butterfly
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gentle Butterfly Technical Profile
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Gentle Butterfly in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gentle Butterfly in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGentle Butterfly
Nearly identical
PPGSubtle Peach
Subtle Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Dogwood
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
My Sweetheart
Behr
Nearly identical
Castleford
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pink Kiss
Valspar
Nearly identical
Light Silver
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Wink Pink
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Intimate White
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tailor Tack
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Peach Glamour
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gentle Butterfly
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
Pure 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
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Gentle Butterfly.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gentle Butterfly in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gentle Butterfly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gentle Butterfly are Subtle Peach by PPG (a near-identical match), Dogwood by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), My Sweetheart by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Gentle Butterfly's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.