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Butter Ridge

#F9DC96

RGB 249, 220, 150 · HSL 42°, 89%, 78% · CMYK 0, 12, 40, 2

Butter Ridge is #F9DC96 in HEX — rgb(249, 220, 150), hsl(42°, 89%, 78%), cmyk(0%, 12%, 40%, 2%).

Butter Ridge pulls into the airy end of the yellows spectrum — HSL 42°, 89%, 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#F9DC96

RGB249, 220, 150

HSL42°, 89%, 78%

HSV42°, 40%, 98%

CMYK0, 12, 40, 2

Decimal16374934

CSS RGBrgb(249, 220, 150)

CSS HSLhsl(42, 89%, 78%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Dulux

Butter Ridge S15G3

Exact match

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 171

ΔE 1.8 · #FDDC95

Kilz

Fresh Citrus LE220-02

ΔE 2 · #FAD992

Valspar

Toasted Oat 3005-4A

ΔE 2.1 · #F9E098

Dunn-Edwards

Sun Kissed DE5352

ΔE 2.1 · #FFE29B

IKEA

IKEA040 40

ΔE 2.3 · #F9DF9C

Sherwin-Williams

Solaria SW6688

ΔE 2.3 · #F5D68F

Behr

Manila Tint 310A-3

ΔE 2.4 · #FFE39D

Hallman-Lindsay

Sign Of The Crown 820

ΔE 2.5 · #FCE299

Vista Paint

Sun Splashed C-931

ΔE 2.7 · #F9D794

PPG

Maybe Maui 1210-4

ΔE 3.4 · #F6D48D

Colorhouse

Aspire .02 Aspire-02

ΔE 3.5 · #FAE39F

Farrow & Ball

Dayroom Yellow 233

ΔE 3.8 · #F7E29D

Dutch Boy

Coast Light VS-9104

ΔE 4 · #F0D18E

RAL

Light Ivory 1015

ΔE 6.1 · #E6D690

Kobra

Ivory 02

ΔE 16.5 · #E6C9A2

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 MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

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

Color Theory

Complementary

#F9DC96

#95B3F9

Analogous

#F9A995

#F9DC96

#E5F995

Triadic

#F9DC96

#95F9DB

#DB95F9

Split-Complementary

#F9DC96

#95E5F9

#A995F9

Tetradic

#F9DC96

#95F9A9

#95B3F9

#F995E5

Monochromatic

#E7A60D

#F5C24D

#F9DC96

#FDF4DD

#FEF7E7

Rectangle

#F9DC96

#B3F995

#95B3F9

#DB95F9

Compound

#F9DC96

#E5F995

#95B3F9

#A995F9

Variations

Lighter

#FAE2AA

#F7E8C4

#F8F0DF

Darker

#F9C346

#D89802

#7F5900

Saturation

#D6CDB8

#F9DB95

#FCDC92

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

1.34:1

Fail

vs Black

15.71:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#F9DC96

#F1E297

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#F9DC96

#E1E1A1

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#F9DC96

#FCD3DB

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Bright · Optimistic

Butter Ridge 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

#FAD28C

Warm Bulb 2700K

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

#F9DC96

Daylight 5500K

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

#E7D7B0

Cool Bulb 6500K

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

Pairs With

#EEECE7

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.

#688FEA

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: #F9DC96;

CSS — background

background-color: #F9DC96;

CSS Variable

--color-butter-ridge: #F9DC96;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butter-ridge': '#F9DC96' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#F9DC96] text-[#F9DC96]

SCSS

$butter-ridge: #F9DC96;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F9DC96?

#F9DC96 is Butter Ridge, a soft yellow with a warm undertone.

Is #F9DC96 warm or cool?

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

What rooms work best with Butter Ridge?

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

What colors pair well with Butter Ridge?

Butter Ridge 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 Butter Ridge?

You can download Butter Ridge 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 Butter Ridge?

The hex code is #F9DC96. In RGB it's 249, 220, 150, and in HSL it's 42°, 89%, 78%.

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