Melted Butter CSP-905 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F3E8BE, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Haystack from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E8BE · CSP-905
Melted Butter
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melted Butter Technical Profile
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Melted Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melted 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 MooreMelted Butter
Nearly identical
PPGHaystack
Haystack
PPG
Nearly identical
Lemon Flavor
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Heart of Palm
Valspar
Nearly identical
Dandelion Tea
Behr
Nearly identical
Lily
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Emma
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Limesicle
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bermuda Son
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melted Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melted Butter
#F3E8BE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAC36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melted Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melted 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 Melted 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.
Melted Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melted Butter have?
Melted 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 Melted Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melted Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melted Butter are Haystack by PPG (a near-identical match), Lemon Flavor by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Rainforest Glow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melted 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 Melted Butter?
Melted Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, 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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Why Melted Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.