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Benjamin Moore Butter Milk CC-216

Butter Milk

Benjamin Moore

CC-216

About Butter Milk by Benjamin Moore

Butter Milk CC-216 by Benjamin Moore is a light warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 84% and hue near 43° for steady results across rooms. Great for cozy rooms, nurseries, or calm living spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 83.8%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fbebc1

RGB: 251, 235, 193

Hue43°

Saturation88%

Lightness87%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Butter Milk from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Butter Milk looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Butter Milk CC-216 a warm or cool color?
Butter Milk by Benjamin Moore is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Butter Milk?
Butter Milk sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Butter Milk?
Brightness is about 84%. Saturation is around 88%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 87%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #fbebc1. The RGB value is 251, 235, 193.
Is Butter Milk better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Butter Milk has brightness around 84%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Butter Milk?
You can match Butter Milk with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Butter Milk work best in a home?
Butter Milk is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Butter Milk compare to a pure white paint?
Butter Milk is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Butter Milk in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Butter Milk

Benjamin Moore

CC-216

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Butter Milk in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Butter Milk

Benjamin Moore

CC-216

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Butter Milk. They add contrast without clashing.

Butter Milk

Benjamin Moore

CC-216

Alternate Colors by other brands

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