Milkyway 2018-70 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FCF7DE, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Social Butterfly from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCF7DE · 2018-70
Milkyway
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Milkyway Technical Profile
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Milkyway in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Milkyway in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreMilkyway
Nearly identical
BehrSocial Butterfly
Social Butterfly
Behr
Nearly identical
Diantha
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fresh Cream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Beaming Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gilded Endive
Valspar
Nearly identical
North Star White
PPG
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Very similar
Pithed Lemon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Carambola
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Air .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cream
RAL
Very similar
White Tie
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Milkyway
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Milkyway
#FCF7DE
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AACC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Milkyway
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Milkyway 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 Milkyway.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Milkyway — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Milkyway have?
Milkyway 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 Milkyway in your own space before committing.
What colors match Milkyway from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Milkyway are Social Butterfly by Behr (a near-identical match), Diantha by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Canyon Cloud by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Milkyway'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 Milkyway?
Milkyway has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 86.2, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Milkyway's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.