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Butter
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Warm
HEX
#FFFAA0
RGB
255, 250, 160
CMYK
0%, 2%, 37%, 0%
Moods & Keywords
morning
yellow
warm
pastel
Pigment & Material
Yellow ochre or cadmium yellow in extreme dilution with white. The warmth distinguishes it from cooler lemon or citrus yellows.
Origin & History
The colour of fresh unsalted butter — a warm, very pale yellow that carries the comfort of dairy, morning light, and domestic warmth.
Psychology
Butter yellow is the most comfortable of the pale yellows — it warms spaces without yellowing them, suggests sunshine without intensity. Associated with kitchens, mornings, and uncomplicated happiness.
In Culture
Butter yellow was a signature colour of Swedish and Nordic kitchen design. It is common in English country-house interiors. In fashion, "butter yellow" became a prominent trend in 2022–2023 as the new cream.
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