Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1

What are Behr Soft Buttercup undertones?

The undertone of Soft Buttercup can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Behr Soft Buttercup P290-1 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 43° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

P290-1 Soft Buttercup HSL code: 43, 100%, 87%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm beige shades create a cozy and inviting atmosphere, making any room feel comfortable and welcoming, perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and hallways.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

How light temperature affects Soft Buttercup

Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.

In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Soft Buttercup:

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.

Lighter shades

P290-1
Soft Buttercup

• M290-2
  Frittata

  

• M270-1
  Pearly White

  

• P270-1
  Honey Infusion

  

• P240-1
  Cheese Powder

  

• P250-1
  Papaya Sorbet

  

Darker shades

P290-1
Soft Buttercup

• P290-5
  Squash Blossom

  

• P290-4
  Spirited Yellow

  

• P290-3
  Roasted Corn

  

• P290-2
  Sweet As Honey

  

• P280-2
  Gold Thread

  

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Soft Buttercup with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 223, such as Behr C'Est La Vie and Rhodes.

P290-1
Soft Buttercup

• MQ4-27
  C'Est La Vie

  

• P510-3
  Rhodes

  

• P510-6
  Brilliant Blue

  

LRV of Soft Buttercup

Soft Buttercup has an LRV of 84.7% and refers to White colors that reflect almost all light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.

Format	Code
HEX	#ffedbe
RGB Decimal	255, 237, 190
RGB Percent	100.00%, 92.94%, 74.51%
HSV	Hue: 43° Saturation: 25.49% Value: 100.0%
HSL	hsl(43, 100, 87)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 7.06 Yellow: 25.49 Key: 0.0
YIQ	Y: 237.024 I: 25.829 Q: -10.819
XYZ	X: 80.818 Y: 85.548 Z: 60.956
CIE Lab	L:94.119 a:-0.961 b:25.025
CIE Luv	L:94.119 u:13.63 v:35.957
Decimal	16772542
Hunter Lab	92.492, -5.891, 25.67