Benjamin Moore Butterfield 897

Official color page:Butterfield 897
Color code:897
Color name:Butterfield
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Butterfield?

Introducing Benjamin Moore 897 Butterfield, a warm and inviting hue that radiates a cozy ambiance in any space. This buttery shade conjures feelings of comfort and serenity, making it an ideal choice for living rooms, bedrooms, or kitchens. For a harmonious color palette, consider pairing Butterfield with soft neutrals like taupe, ivory, or charcoal. The versatility of Benjamin Moore 897 allows it to blend seamlessly with both traditional and modern decor styles, adding a touch of sophistication to your home.

What are Benjamin Moore Butterfield undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Butterfield undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#F8F0DC

RGB code:

248, 240, 220

Is Benjamin Moore Butterfield 897 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

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

897 Butterfield HSL code: 43, 67%, 92%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Butterfield:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Butterfield 897 vs Lychee AF-40

Choosing the best shade for your space? We've compared the two colors to help you make an informed decision for your project.

Benjamin Moore Butterfield 897 vs Benjamin Moore Lychee AF-40Open Butterfield 897
LRV: 84.95%
White color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 81.34%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm