ColorplanBenjamin Moore Butterfield (897) is a very light warm white with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 87. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Dover White (SW 6385), Farrow & Ball Tallow (No.203) and Behr White Veil (OR-W14). For trim, try White Vanilla (2017-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | White |
| LRV | 87.4 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F8F0DC |
| RGB | 248, 240, 220 |
| HSL | 43°, 67%, 92% |
About Butterfield
Butterfield (897) is a very light warm white from Benjamin Moore with a warm yellow undertone. With an LRV of 87, Butterfield reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterfield's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. It's very close to Windswept (OC-94); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Butterfield changes with the light
Butterfield is a warm white, so it stays soft rather than gray in north-facing rooms and looks creamier in strong south or west sun.
North-facing rooms
Butterfield's warm undertone keeps it soft rather than gray in north light, which makes it a good white for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Butterfield 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 Butterfield can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Butterfield will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Butterfield in real homes
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Butterfield 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.
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Butterfield questions
What undertone does Butterfield have?
Butterfield has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterfield's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Butterfield a light or dark color?
Butterfield has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 87.4 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a very light color. With an LRV of 87, Butterfield reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Butterfield in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Dover White SW 6385 (close, ΔE 2.6); Farrow & Ball: Tallow No.203 (very close, ΔE 1.7); Behr: White Veil OR-W14 (very close, ΔE 2.3). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Butterfield?
Try White Vanilla (2017-70) on both trim and ceiling. It's a Benjamin Moore white that shares Butterfield's undertone, so the room feels coordinated without looking stark.
Where does Butterfield work best?
Butterfield works well in trim and doors, ceilings, kitchens and whole-house walls. With an LRV of 87, Butterfield reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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