Buttermilk
Buttermilk is a bright and airy paint color from Dulux. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. Below, you'll find 13 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#F0DFBC
LRV
77.00
Buttermilk in Real Rooms
Buttermilk has a high LRV of 77 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Buttermilk is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Dulux Buttermilk bedroom accent wall
@theladypaintdecor
3 House Photos
Using Buttermilk on an exterior allows you to be more creative with your landscaping. The color provides a dark, rich backdrop that makes the greens of boxwoods or the colors of perennials look much more vivid and professional.
Dulux Buttermilk exterior paint
@dspaintersdecoratordansims
Dulux Buttermilk house exterior picture
@odd.job.jon
Dulux Buttermilk house exterior color
@odd.job.jon
8 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Buttermilk, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Dulux Buttermilk wall paint paint review
@dspaintersdecoratordansims
1 Living Room Photo
Buttermilk works harder than it looks in a living room environment. Whether the space gets direct southern sun or stays north-facing and dim, the color finds its specific register — neither receding into the background nor demanding the spotlight. It acts as a sophisticated backdrop that makes every piece of furniture or art placed in front of it look immediately more considered and curated.
Dulux Buttermilk hallway color
@at_the_windermere
