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Behr Soft Buttercup

P290-1 · #FFEDBE · LRV ~85.5

Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Crown Point Cream (~97% proximity)

Soft Buttercup (P290-1) is a light yellow from Behr, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV 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 tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Crown Point Cream (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Soft Buttercup in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

85.5 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

P290-1

HEX

#FFEDBE

RGB

255, 237, 190

HSL

43°, 100%, 87%

Family

Yellows

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Soft Buttercup FAQ

What is the LRV of Soft Buttercup?

Soft Buttercup has an estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Soft Buttercup in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Crown Point Cream (DE5379), ~97% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Soleil (AF-330), ~97% proximity; PPG: Easy On The Eyes (PPG1211-3), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Cuddle (3005-4B), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Banana Brulee (PPG1214-3), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: They call it Mellow (SW 9015), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lemon Chiffon (HGSW6686), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~82% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.