Gold Buttercup 310A-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEECB6, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simon Says from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEECB6 · 310A-2
Gold Buttercup
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Gold Buttercup Technical Profile
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Gold Buttercup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Buttercup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrGold Buttercup
Nearly identical
ValsparSimon Says
Simon Says
Valspar
Nearly identical
Wild Honey
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Early Morning Sun
PPG
Nearly identical
Popcorn Kernel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Aztec Aura
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Treasure Seeker
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Buttercup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Buttercup
#FEECB6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Buttercup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Buttercup Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Gold Buttercup.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Buttercup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Buttercup have?
Gold Buttercup by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Gold Buttercup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Buttercup are Simon Says by Valspar (a near-identical match), Summer Wish by Valspar (a near-identical match), Wild Honey by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Buttercup's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Gold Buttercup?
Gold Buttercup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 84.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Gold Buttercup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.