Dulux Buttermilk is a cheerful, warm yellow-based off-white that brings a sunny disposition to any room. Reminiscent of rich cream, it is perfect for traditional kitchens, cozy dining spaces, and north-facing rooms that require a boost of natural-looking warmth.
Will Buttermilk clash with your room?
Paint Technical Profile
| HEX Code | #F0DFBC |
| Light Reflectance (LRV) | 77 |
| Temperature | Warm |
| Primary Undertone | Yellow |
| Hidden Undertones | Cream, Orange |
| Use | Interior, Exterior |
| Best Exposures | North, East |
| Best For | Kitchens, dining rooms, country-style living rooms, exteriors |
Digital Visualizations & Applications Explore curated design concepts and coordinating palettes.
Digital color test: This warm creamy yellow applied to kitchen cabinetry, complemented by reclaimed oak and unlacquered brass.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Crisp morning light streaming through a large sink window, casting sharp highlights on hardware.
- Cabinet Color:Dulux Buttermilk
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Pure Brilliant White
- Key Materials:Honed Carrara marble, unlacquered brass, reclaimed oak
- Vibe:Warm English cottage kitchen
Complementary Paint Colors
Concept board: Visualizing this warm pale tone in soft evening light alongside dark mahogany and vintage Persian rugs.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Soft, moody evening light from a central linen drum chandelier, warm glow.
- Coordinating Colors:Dulux Heritage Sage Green
- Key Materials:Dark mahogany, woven seagrass, linen upholstery
- Styling Pro Tips:Layer a vintage Persian rug to ground the space
Complementary Paint Colors
Digital visualization: A cozy farmhouse hue tested against distressed pine wood, aged bronze fixtures, and ticking stripe cotton.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Warm afternoon sunlight filtering through large paned windows.
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Jasmine White
- Key Materials:Distressed pine, aged bronze, ticking stripe cotton
- Architectural Style:Rustic Farmhouse
Complementary Paint Colors
Material board: Testing this sunny exterior siding color alongside natural slate roofing, copper gutters, and a red brick foundation.
Design Specifications
- Lighting Exposure:Bright, direct midday sunlight creating crisp architectural shadows.
- Trim Recommendation:Dulux Weathershield Pure Brilliant White
- Door Color:Dulux Monarch
- Key Materials:Natural slate roofing, copper gutters, brick foundation
Complementary Paint Colors
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