Behr Soft Buttercup
P290-1 · #FFEDBE · LRV 85.5
Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Crown Point Cream is a 97% matchSoft Buttercup (P290-1) is a light yellow from Behr. Its LRV is about 85.5 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Crown Point Cream (97% match).
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LRV
85.5 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
P290-1
HEX
#FFEDBE
RGB
255, 237, 190
HSL
43°, 100%, 87%
Family
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Soft Buttercup FAQ
What is the LRV of Soft Buttercup?
Soft Buttercup has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 85.5 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark.
What is the closest match to Soft Buttercup in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Crown Point Cream (DE5379), 97%; Benjamin Moore: Soleil (AF-330), 97%; PPG: Easy On The Eyes (PPG1211-3), 96%; Valspar: Cuddle (3005-4B), 96%; Glidden: Banana Brulee (PPG1214-3), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: They call it Mellow (SW 9015), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon (HGSW6686), 92%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 82%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Soft Buttercup?
The HEX code of Soft Buttercup (P290-1) is #FFEDBE, RGB 255, 237, 190. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.