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Benjamin Moore Butter Rum CC-188

Butter Rum

Benjamin Moore

CC-188

About Butter Rum by Benjamin Moore

Butter Rum CC-188 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 63% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 62.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f0c9a1

RGB: 240, 201, 161

Hue30°

Saturation73%

Lightness79%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Butter Rum 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 Rum looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Butter Rum CC-188 a warm or cool color?
Butter Rum by Benjamin Moore is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Butter Rum?
Butter Rum sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Butter Rum?
Brightness is about 63%. Saturation is around 73%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 79%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #f0c9a1. The RGB value is 240, 201, 161.
Is Butter Rum better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Butter Rum has brightness around 63%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Butter Rum?
You can match Butter Rum 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 Rum work best in a home?
Butter Rum works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Butter Rum compare to a pure white paint?
Butter Rum is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone 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 Rum 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 Rum 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 Rum. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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