Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171

Official color page:Sweet Butter 171
Color code:171
Color name:Sweet Butter
Brand:Benjamin Moore

What color is Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter?

Step into a sunlit paradise with Benjamin Moore 171 Sweet Butter. This warm and inviting hue exudes a sense of cozy elegance, making it perfect for adding a touch of luxury to your living room or bedroom. Picture walls bathed in the soft glow of Sweet Butter, creating a serene and soothing atmosphere that will make you feel right at home. Whether you're looking to infuse your space with a subtle hint of color or create a harmonious sanctuary, this versatile shade is sure to brighten any room with its timeless charm. Let Benjamin Moore 171 Sweet Butter transform your space into a haven of comfort and style.

What are Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter undertones?

Red is Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 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 Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate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:

#FCDB94

RGB code:

252, 219, 148

Is Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 41° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

171 Sweet Butter HSL code: 41, 95%, 78%

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 Sweet Butter:

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

Color comparison

Sweet Butter 171 vs Suntan Yellow 2155-50

Can't decide between these two shades for your project? We break down the differences to assist you in making the right choice.

Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171 vs Benjamin Moore Suntan Yellow 2155-50Open Sweet Butter 171
LRV: 69.64%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 70.45%
Light color
Temperature: warm

Sweet Butter 171 vs San Fernando Sunshine 360

Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.

Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171 vs Benjamin Moore San Fernando Sunshine 360Open Sweet Butter 171
LRV: 69.64%
Light color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 75.35%
Off-White color
Temperature: warm