ColorplanBenjamin Moore Sweet Butter (171) is a light yellow with a warm yellow undertone and an LRV of 73. Closest matches: Sherwin-Williams Jonquil (SW 6674) and Farrow & Ball Citron (No.74). For trim, try Woodland Snow (2161-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 73.5 (light; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #FCDB94 |
| RGB | 252, 219, 148 |
| HSL | 41°, 95%, 78% |
About Sweet Butter
Sweet Butter (171) is a light, medium-strength yellow from Benjamin Moore. With an LRV of 73, Sweet Butter 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 Sweet Butter'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 Crowne Hill Yellow (312); you'd mostly see the difference side by side.
How Sweet Butter changes with the light
Sweet Butter 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
Sweet Butter's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Sweet Butter 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 Sweet Butter can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Sweet Butter will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Sweet Butter in real homes
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Sweet Butter 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
Very close · ΔE 2.3
Also close: Butter Up (ΔE 3.1)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 6.2
Also close: Banana Cream (ΔE 6.7)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Sweet Butter questions
What undertone does Sweet Butter have?
Sweet Butter has a warm yellow undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Sweet Butter's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Sweet Butter a light or dark color?
Sweet Butter has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 73.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a light color. With an LRV of 73, Sweet Butter reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
What is the closest match to Sweet Butter in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Jonquil SW 6674 (very close, ΔE 2.3); Farrow & Ball: Citron No.74 (close, ΔE 3.4); Behr: Pale Honey PPU6-08 (closest available, ΔE 6.2). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Sweet Butter?
Try Woodland Snow (2161-70) on trim and Opulence (OC-69) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Sweet Butter's undertone.
Where does Sweet Butter work best?
Sweet Butter works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 73, Sweet Butter reflects most of the light that hits it, which helps small or dim rooms feel larger.
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