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Benjamin Moore Sweet Butter 171

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore

171

About Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore

Sweet Butter 171 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 74% and hue near 41° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

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Brightness: 73.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #fcdb94

RGB: 252, 219, 148

Hue41°

Saturation95%

Lightness78%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Is Sweet Butter 171 a warm or cool color?
Sweet 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 Sweet Butter?
Sweet Butter sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 41°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Sweet Butter?
Brightness is about 74%. Saturation is around 95%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 78%. Hue is close to 41°. The hex value is #fcdb94. The RGB value is 252, 219, 148.
Is Sweet Butter better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Sweet 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 Sweet Butter?
You can match Sweet 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 Sweet Butter work best in a home?
Sweet 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 Sweet Butter compare to a pure white paint?
Sweet 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 Sweet Butter in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore

171

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

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

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore

171

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

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

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore

171

Alternate Colors by other brands

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

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HONEY BEE

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