Swatchd
Sign inGet started
ScandinavianNorth-Facing

Social Butterfly

Behr · 360A-1

The Analysis

Social Butterfly is an off-white with a strong yellow undertone that acts like a glow-up for your walls. With an LRV of 89, it reflects nearly all light that hits it, making even the smallest, dimmest rooms feel significantly larger and more open.

This is an ideal whole-home neutral that serves as a warm, inviting backdrop. It is subtle enough to let your furniture and artwork take center stage while adding just enough warmth to make a space feel finished rather than empty.

LRV 89

History & Origin

This color leans toward a modern, fresh aesthetic rather than a specific period piece. It fits perfectly into updated homes that favor warmth and livability over the high-contrast, clinical trends of the past.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyWhite

How to Use It

This shade excels in north-facing rooms where it cancels out grey shadows with its inherent warmth. Pair it with light oak or walnut wood tones and matte black hardware to keep the look contemporary and sharp.

The Mood

Living with this color feels consistently cheerful and optimistic. It avoids the sterile chill of a stark gallery white, providing an energizing, sun-drenched feel that keeps a room from ever feeling gloomy.

Colour harmonies

Complementary

Opposite on the colour wheel — bold, high-contrast pairings. Use for a feature wall or furniture you want to command attention.

Analogous

Neighbouring hues — cohesive and calm, great for layered schemes that feel collected rather than matched.

Split complementary

Near-opposites for strong contrast with a little less tension than a pure complement. A favourite of interior designers.

Triadic

Three evenly spaced hues — balanced, vibrant, and versatile. Keep one dominant and use the others sparingly.

Tetradic (square)

Four hues in a square on the wheel — rich, dynamic palettes. Best when one colour leads and the others accent.

Monochromatic

Dark, mid, and light steps on the same hue — a failsafe gradient for trim, walls, and accents without shifting colour family.

Brand Matches

Perceptually similar colours from across all brands in our database.

  • YL-W4

    Behr · YL-W4

  • Lemon Pearl

    Behr · 370C-1

  • Fine China

    Benjamin Moore · 2156-70

  • Ruffled Clam

    Behr · 350A-1

  • Glass Of Milk

    Behr · P260-1

  • Canyon Cloud

    Behr · W-D-410

Lighting

See how this colour shifts across natural and artificial light conditions.

  • Natural
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening
  • Overcast
  • 2700K
  • 3500K
  • 4000K
  • 5500K