ColorplanBenjamin Moore Buttercream (CC-260) is a mid-tone beige with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 58. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Ramie (SW 6156) and Farrow & Ball String (No.8). For trim, try Alabaster (OC-129).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 58.2 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5C8A6 |
| RGB | 213, 200, 166 |
| HSL | 43°, 36%, 74% |
About Buttercream
Buttercream (CC-260) is a mid-tone beige from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 58, Buttercream has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buttercream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. It's very close to Marble Canyon (227); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Buttercream changes with the light
Buttercream has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Buttercream's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Buttercream will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Buttercream can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Buttercream will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Buttercream in real homes
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Buttercream equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Behr
Closest available · ΔE 5.3
Also close: Toasted Cashew (ΔE 5.4)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Buttercream questions
What undertone does Buttercream have?
Buttercream has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buttercream's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Buttercream a light or dark color?
Buttercream has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 58.2 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Buttercream has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Buttercream in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Ramie SW 6156 (close, ΔE 4.0); Farrow & Ball: String No.8 (very close, ΔE 1.8); Behr: Sandstone Cliff 750C-3 (closest available, ΔE 5.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buttercream?
Try Alabaster (OC-129) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Buttercream's undertone.
Where does Buttercream work best?
Buttercream works well in open-plan living areas, hallways, living rooms and bedrooms. With an LRV of 58, Buttercream has visible color without darkening a room much.
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