Behr Soft Buttercup (P290-1) Paint Color

What color is Soft Buttercup (P290-1)?

Soft Buttercup (P290-1) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Soft Buttercup (P290-1) is #FFEDBE, and the RGB color code is RGB(255, 237, 190).

In the RGB color model, Soft Buttercup (P290-1) has a red value of 255, a green value of 237, and a blue value of 190. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.1% magenta, 25.5% yellow, and 0.0% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 100.0 % saturation, and 87.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Soft Buttercup (P290-1) has a hue of 43.4° (degrees), 25.5 % saturation and 100.0 % brightness/value.

Soft Buttercup (P290-1) is cool or warm?

The color Soft Buttercup (P290-1) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Soft Buttercup (P290-1)?

Soft Buttercup (P290-1) has an LRV of nearly 86. By LRV value, it is a whitish color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 86 puts Behr Soft Buttercup (P290-1) paint color in the lighter category.

• Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
• Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.