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Fresh Butter

#F1DF9F

RGB 241, 223, 159 · HSL 47°, 75%, 78% · CMYK 0, 7, 34, 5

Fresh Butter is #F1DF9F in HEX — rgb(241, 223, 159), hsl(47°, 75%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 7%, 34%, 5%).

Fresh Butter pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 47°, 75%, 78%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms, accent walls — bringing sunlight indoors. Reads best alongside white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass.

Color Codes

HEX#F1DF9F

RGB241, 223, 159

HSL47°, 75%, 78%

HSV47°, 34%, 95%

CMYK0, 7, 34, 5

Decimal15851423

CSS RGBrgb(241, 223, 159)

CSS HSLhsl(47, 75%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Fresh290

ΔE 0.4 · #F2E0A0

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Vista Paint

Mella YellaC-804

ΔE 1.2 · #F0DD9F

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Dunn-Edwards

Sugar CookieDE5450

ΔE 1.7 · #F2E2A4

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Sherwin-Williams

Venetian YellowSW1666

ΔE 1.8 · #F6E3A1

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Colorhouse

Aspire .03Aspire-03

ΔE 2 · #EEDA9C

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PPG

Demeter1107-4

ΔE 2.5 · #ECDA9E

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Hallman-Lindsay

Mella Yella805

ΔE 2.5 · #F0DDA2

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Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow233

ΔE 3 · #F7E29D

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Behr

Wickerware360C-2

ΔE 3.2 · #FCE7A7

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Valspar

Pineapple Cream3008-4A

ΔE 3.6 · #F8E9AA

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IKEA

IKEA04040

ΔE 3.7 · #F9DF9C

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Kilz

Afternoon TeaLE230-02

ΔE 4 · #EDD595

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Dulux

Ice LemonS15G2

ΔE 4.1 · #FAE5AB

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RAL

Light Ivory1015

ΔE 4.7 · #E6D690

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Dutch Boy

Creamy SurprisesVS-9603

ΔE 5.1 · #F7D99B

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Kobra

Beige05

ΔE 13.9 · #D0C092

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Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

74/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneYellow UndertoneGreen

Reads as a warm yellow with a green undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#F1DF9F

#9DAFF1

Analogous

#F1B59D

#F1DF9F

#D9F19D

Triadic

#F1DF9F

#9DF1DF

#DF9DF1

Split-Complementary

#F1DF9F

#9DD9F1

#B59DF1

Tetradic

#F1DF9F

#9DF1B5

#9DAFF1

#F19DD9

Monochromatic

#D6AE1F

#E7C95A

#F1DF9F

#FBF5E0

#FCF8E9

Rectangle

#F1DF9F

#AFF19D

#9DAFF1

#DF9DF1

Compound

#F1DF9F

#D9F19D

#9DAFF1

#B59DF1

Shades & Tints

Shades and tints of Fresh Butter run from a pale tint down to a deep shade — same hue and saturation, lightness stepped. Each rung below shows its exact HEX code; tap any to copy it.

Tint #FBF6E4

Tint #F9F0D2

Tint #F6EAC1

Tint #F4E5AF

Base #F1DF9F

Shade #E6C753

Shade #C9A41D

Shade #7F6812

Shade #362C08

Variations

Lighter

#F4E5B0

#F3E9C8

#F6F1E1

Darker

#EBCA54

#C8A113

#775F09

Saturation

#D4CEBA

#F1DF9D

#F8E396

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms

Best Uses

accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights

Pairs With

white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.33:1

Fail

vs Black

15.80:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F1DF9F

#EEE1A0

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F1DF9F

#E2E2A9

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F1DF9F

#F4D7DD

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Fresh Butter brings light into spaces that lack it — kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms wake up under it. The trick with yellow is restraint: lean toward the muted/buttery end if you want it on walls; reserve high-chroma versions for accents and trim.

SymbolismSunlight, clarity, intellect

PersonalityCheerful, alert, sociable

sunlightclarityjoyalertnesskitchenmorning

How it looks under different light

#F4D492

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#F1DF9F

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#E1D9B7

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDECE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#728AE0

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Trim · Ceilings · Furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #F1DF9F;

CSS — background

background-color: #F1DF9F;

CSS Variable

--color-fresh-butter: #F1DF9F;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'fresh-butter': '#F1DF9F' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F1DF9F] text-[#F1DF9F]

SCSS

$fresh-butter: #F1DF9F;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F1DF9F?

#F1DF9F is Fresh Butter, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F1DF9F warm or cool?

Fresh Butter reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Fresh Butter?

Fresh Butter works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, kids' rooms. Designers typically use it for accent walls, ceilings, cabinetry highlights.

What colors pair well with Fresh Butter?

Fresh Butter pairs naturally with white trim, natural linen, light oak, brushed brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Fresh Butter?

You can download Fresh Butter on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Fresh Butter?

The hex code is #F1DF9F. In RGB it's 241, 223, 159, and in HSL it's 47°, 75%, 78%.

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