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Melted Butter

Benjamin Moore · CSP-905

The Analysis

Melted Butter is a high-LRV (79.7) yellow, meaning it reflects a significant amount of light back into the room. It effectively brightens dark corners and makes smaller spaces feel more open and airy without the clinical feel of a stark white.

This colour works best as a main wall tone in active living areas where you want to maintain a sense of optimism. Because it is quite saturated, it is best used as a primary backdrop rather than a small accent, as it needs space to breathe.

LRV 80

History & Origin

This tone leans toward a traditional, warm aesthetic often found in farmhouse or colonial-style interiors. It mimics the classic, historic yellow limewash finishes used to add organic warmth to older homes.

Undertonewarm-green
FamilyYellow

How to Use It

It pairs beautifully with warm wood tones like oak or walnut and black matte hardware to provide a sharp, modern contrast. It performs best in kitchens or sunrooms where you want to emphasize natural light.

The Mood

Living with this shade feels consistently cheerful and energizing. It provides a warm, sun-drenched atmosphere that improves the mood during gray days while remaining grounded enough to live with long-term.

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.

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