Butter 2023-60 is a yellow paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDF6C5, LRV 86 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lemon Chiffon Pie from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDF6C5 · 2023-60
Butter
86%LRV Value
Cool (Green)Undertone
Butter Technical Profile
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Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreButter
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsLemon Chiffon Pie
Lemon Chiffon Pie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunshiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Desert Lily
Behr
Nearly identical
Banana Custard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
August Moon
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Taffy
Kilz
Nearly identical
Sprout .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Warm Summer
Valspar
Very similar
Lucy'S Rose
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter
#FDF6C5
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7D260
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Butter.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter have?
Butter by Benjamin Moore has a cool (green) 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 Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter are Lemon Chiffon Pie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fine Linen by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sunshiny by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butter'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 Butter?
Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.