Gold Buttercup 310A-2 is a yellow paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FEECB6, estimated 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.
Behr · #FEECB6 · 310A-2
Gold Buttercup
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Gold Buttercup Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEECB6
RGB254, 236, 182
Estimated LRV84.4
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Gold Buttercup
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Buttercup
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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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Gold Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Buttercup are Simon Says by Valspar (a close digital match), Summer Wish by Valspar (a close digital match), Wild Honey by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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