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Benjamin Moore Butter Pecan 2165-70

Butter Pecan

Benjamin Moore

2165-70

About Butter Pecan by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 88.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f8f1e1

RGB: 248, 241, 225

Hue42°

Saturation62%

Lightness93%

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

Frequently asked questions

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

Is Butter Pecan 2165-70 a warm or cool color?
Butter Pecan 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 Pecan?
Butter Pecan sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Butter Pecan?
Brightness is about 88%. Saturation is around 62%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 93%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #f8f1e1. The RGB value is 248, 241, 225.
Is Butter Pecan better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Butter Pecan has brightness around 88%. 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 Pecan?
You can match Butter Pecan 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 Pecan work best in a home?
Butter Pecan 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 Pecan compare to a pure white paint?
Butter Pecan 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 Pecan in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Butter Pecan. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.