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Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter 290

Fresh Butter

Benjamin Moore

290

About Fresh Butter by Benjamin Moore

Brightness: 74%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f1df9f

RGB: 241, 223, 159

Hue47°

Saturation75%

Lightness78%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Fresh Butter 290 a warm or cool color?
Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter?
Fresh Butter sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 47°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Fresh Butter?
Brightness is about 74%. Saturation is around 75%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 78%. Hue is close to 47°. The hex value is #f1df9f. The RGB value is 241, 223, 159.
Is Fresh Butter better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Fresh Butter has brightness around 74%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Fresh Butter?
You can match Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter work best in a home?
Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter compare to a pure white paint?
Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter 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 Fresh Butter. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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