Benjamin Moore Buttercup 2154-30

What are Benjamin Moore Buttercup undertones?

The undertone of 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to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.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 Benjamin Moore Buttercup 2154-30 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 37° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

2154-30 Buttercup HSL code: 37, 62%, 56%

• 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 mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects 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 Benjamin Moore 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

2154-30
Buttercup

• 2158-30
  Delightful Golden

  

• HC-7
  Bryant Gold

  

• 208
  Da Vinci's Canvas

  

• 2160-40
  Roasted Sesame Seed

  

• HC-8
  Dorset Gold

  

Darker shades

2154-30
Buttercup

• 2154-20
  Spicy Mustard

  

• 2159-20
  Peanut Butter

  

• 2156-20
  Pumpkin Blush

  

• 294
  Golden Bounty

  

• 2156-30
  Jack O'Lantern

  

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 Buttercup with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 217, such as Benjamin Moore Mozart Blue and Old Blue Jeans.

2154-30
Buttercup

• 1665
  Mozart Blue

  

• 839
  Old Blue Jeans

  

• 2061-10
  Deep Royal

  

• 825
  Blue Nova

  

• 2063-10
  Old Navy

  

• AF-520
  Schooner

  

• AF-535
  Serenata

  

LRV of Buttercup

Buttercup has an LRV of 38.76% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#D5A14B
RGB Decimal	213, 161, 75
RGB Percent	83.53%, 63.14%, 29.41%
HSV	Hue: 37° Saturation: 64.79% Value: 83.53%
HSL	hsl(37, 62, 56)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.41 Yellow: 64.79 Key: 16.47
YIQ	Y: 166.744 I: 58.622 Q: -15.763
XYZ	X: 41.458 Y: 40.147 Z: 12.22
CIE Lab	L:69.574 a:10.338 b:51.069
CIE Luv	L:69.574 u:41.527 v:56.772
Decimal	14000459
Hunter Lab	63.362, 5.91, 32.918