Buttercup
2154-30 · Benjamin Moore
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LRV
39
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2154-30
Color profile
Light value
39 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads orange
“Like its namesake flower, this yellow-gold can make a big statement even in small amounts.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 39 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around ButtercupSimilar colors
Tap any color to compareButtercup vs Apple Crisp
39LRV38
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Buttercup vs Glowing Umber
39LRV37
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Buttercup vs Mayan Gold
39LRV40
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Buttercup vs Bryant Gold
39LRV40
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareButtercup vs Plantain Chips
39LRV42
#D5A14BHex#D6A550
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Plantain Chips is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Brass Mesh
39LRV41
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brass Mesh is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Mayan Treasure
39LRV34
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YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Mayan Treasure is close match · 5 points darker compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Golden Tiger
39LRV40
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Tiger is close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Trinket
39LRV37
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Trinket is close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Gilt Trip
39LRV46
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gilt Trip is close match · 8 points lighter · leans redder compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Saffron Strands
39LRV37
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Strands is close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Gold Crest
39LRV39
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gold Crest is close match · warmer compared with Buttercup.
Buttercup vs Dutch Orange No.W76
39LRV42
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YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dutch Orange No.W76 is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Buttercup.
The full strip
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Buttercup, answered
What is the LRV of Buttercup?
Buttercup (2154-30) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 39, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Buttercup a warm or cool color?
Buttercup has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Buttercup from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Buttercup is Plantain Chips (M290-6) by Behr, very close match · 3 points lighter.
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