Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter (171) Paint Color

What color is Sweet Butter (171)?

Sweet Butter (171) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Sweet Butter (171) is #FCDB94, and the RGB color code is RGB(252, 219, 148).

In the RGB color model, Sweet Butter (171) has a red value of 252, a green value of 219, and a blue value of 148. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 13.1% magenta, 41.3% yellow, and 1.2% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 41° (degrees), 94.5 % saturation, and 78.4 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Sweet Butter (171) has a hue of 41° (degrees), 41.3 % saturation and 98.8 % brightness/value.

Sweet Butter (171) is cool or warm?

The color Sweet Butter (171) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Sweet Butter (171)?

Sweet Butter (171) has an LRV of nearly 73. By LRV value, it is a light 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 73 puts Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter (171) 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.