Buttermilk
At first glance, Buttermilk belongs to the beige family; in a room, light and context can make it far more elusive. With an LRV of 85.3, it sits on the light-reflective side of the palette and can feel especially open in generous daylight. Its related shades below reveal where the color harmonizes—and where contrast brings it fully to life.
Hex
#F5EDDELRV
85.25
Buttermilk's Color Strip
Buttermilk is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip Artisan1 puts these related shades in sequence, making it simple to find the tone that suits your room.
Buttermilk in Rooms
Follow Buttermilk from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 8 generated visualizations explore how the color might shape a finished room.
1 Bathroom Photo
Buttermilk (CA001) brings its beige character into a compact setting where tile, fixtures and color sit close together. Its LRV of 85.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Buttermilk gives this bathroom a clean, considered finish.
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2 Bedroom Photos
The 2 bedroom images turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 85.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Buttermilk sets a calm, restful tone in this bedroom.
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Buttermilk in a spacious bedroom — see how the color behaves at scale.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Buttermilk (CA001) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its LRV of 85.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth. Test it under natural light, candles and pendant lighting.
Buttermilk on the dining room walls — a color that makes evenings feel intentional.
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2 Misc Photos
The 2 misc images turn a beige swatch into something more spatial and expressive. Its LRV of 85.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Buttermilk in a foyer — the first impression this color makes is a confident one.
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Buttermilk in a sun-filled room — how this color holds up in direct light.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Buttermilk (CA001) can change noticeably under daylight, task lighting and evening pendants. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Buttermilk on the kitchen walls — a backdrop that works without demanding attention.
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1 Living Room Photo
Buttermilk (CA001) offers a starting mood rather than a finished formula: Its LRV of 85.3 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth. Test it under the movement from window light to lamplight.
Buttermilk on the walls of this living room — warm, grounded, easy to live with.
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