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Dunn-Edwards Buttermilk

DE5308 · #FFFEE4 · LRV ~97.7

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Crème Fraiche (~96% proximity)

Buttermilk (DE5308) is a light yellow from Dunn-Edwards with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 97.7 (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 Benjamin Moore Crème Fraiche (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Buttermilk in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

97.7 · Very light

Undertone (estimated)

None (neutral)

Temperature

Warm

Code

DE5308

HEX

#FFFEE4

RGB

255, 254, 228

HSL

58°, 100%, 95%

Family

Yellows

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Buttermilk FAQ

What undertone does Buttermilk have?

Buttermilk has no strong undertone: it reads as a light yellow, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is warm. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Buttermilk?

Buttermilk has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 97.7 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 Buttermilk in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Crème Fraiche (2023-70), ~96% proximity; Behr: Lemon White (P300-1), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Line Dried (8007-8G), ~92% proximity; Glidden: Good Graces (PPG1211-1), ~90% proximity; PPG: Capri Cream (PPG1212-1), ~90% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Carambola (SW 9667), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Tallow (No. 203), ~86% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Roman Column (HGSW7562), ~85% 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 Buttermilk?

The HEX code of Buttermilk (DE5308) is #FFFEE4, RGB 255, 254, 228. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.