ColorplanBenjamin Moore Butterfly Wings (090) is a mid-tone orange with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 49. For trim, try Pink Cloud (887).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Orange |
| LRV | 48.9 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCA574 |
| RGB | 252, 165, 116 |
| HSL | 22°, 96%, 72% |
About Butterfly Wings
Butterfly Wings (090) is a mid-tone, bold orange from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 49, Butterfly Wings has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterfly Wings's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. Next to Party Peach (139), it's cooler and more muted.
How Butterfly Wings changes with the light
Butterfly Wings 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
Butterfly Wings's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Butterfly Wings 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 Butterfly Wings can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Butterfly Wings will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Butterfly Wings in real homes
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Butterfly Wings 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
Closest available · ΔE 7.9
Also close: Rose Tan (ΔE 10.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.3
Also close: Fowler Pink (ΔE 8.5)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 12.0
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 15.1)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Butterfly Wings questions
What undertone does Butterfly Wings have?
Butterfly Wings has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterfly Wings's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Butterfly Wings a light or dark color?
Butterfly Wings has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 48.9 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 49, Butterfly Wings has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Butterfly Wings in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Persimmon SW 6339 (closest available, ΔE 7.9); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 8.3); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 12.0). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Butterfly Wings?
Try Pink Cloud (887) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Butterfly Wings's undertone.
Where does Butterfly Wings work best?
Butterfly Wings works well in living rooms, bedrooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 49, Butterfly Wings has visible color without darkening a room much.
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