Buttermilk
Also known as: Wedding in White, La Luna, Off White, Cotton Puff
Buttermilk brings a cheerful and optimistic feel to any palette. This pale yellow is a natural fit for cheerful branding and kids' apps. Reach for a white companion shade to give Buttermilk maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (20.55:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Buttermilk color codes
- HEX
- #FFFEE4
- RGB
- rgb(255, 254, 228)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 254, 228, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(58, 100%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(58, 11%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(99.2 -2.9 12.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(99.1% 0.034 105.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle yellow undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightyellow#FFFFE0 · ΔE 1.7
- RAL 9012 — Clean room white#FFFDE6 · ΔE 1.2 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Buttermilk works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Buttermilk
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Buttermilk by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.02:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 20.55:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Buttermilk background: #000000
Palettes featuring Buttermilk
Buttermilk with its complement
Soft neighbors of Buttermilk
Buttermilk triad
Similar colors
- Moon Sugar#F5F5DA · ΔE 2.0
- Transcendence#F8F4D8 · ΔE 2.4
- Diamond#FAF7E2 · ΔE 2.4
- Cheesecake#FFFCDA · ΔE 2.5
- Parmesan#FFFFDD · ΔE 2.5
- Cornsilk#FFF8DC · ΔE 2.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Buttermilk is closest to White.
Buttermilk FAQs
What color is Buttermilk?
Buttermilk is a light yellow with the hex code #FFFEE4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 58°, 100% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Buttermilk?
The hex code for Buttermilk is #FFFEE4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 254, 228), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 0%, 11%, 0%).
What colors go well with Buttermilk?
Buttermilk pairs naturally with white tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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