ColorplanBenjamin Moore Buttercup (2154-30) is a mid-tone yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 40. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670) and Farrow & Ball India Yellow (No.66). For trim, try Adobe White (2166-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 40.1 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #D5A14B |
| RGB | 213, 161, 75 |
| HSL | 37°, 62%, 56% |
About Buttercup
Buttercup (2154-30) is a mid-tone, bold yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 40, Buttercup has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buttercup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. It's very close to Glowing Umber (182); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Buttercup changes with the light
Buttercup 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
Buttercup's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Buttercup 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 Buttercup can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Buttercup will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Buttercup in real homes
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Buttercup 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.
Sherwin-Williams
Close · ΔE 4.6
Also close: Whole Wheat (ΔE 12.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.7
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 12.6)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Buttercup questions
What undertone does Buttercup have?
Buttercup has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Buttercup's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Buttercup a light or dark color?
Buttercup has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 40.1 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 40, Buttercup has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Buttercup in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Gold Crest SW 6670 (close, ΔE 4.6); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (close, ΔE 4.7); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 10.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Buttercup?
Try Adobe White (2166-70) on trim and Pink Damask (OC-72) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Buttercup's undertone.
Where does Buttercup work best?
Buttercup works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 40, Buttercup has visible color without darkening a room much.
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