Buttercup 2154-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6A24C, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angel Food Cake from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6A24C · 2154-30
Buttercup
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttercup Technical Profile
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Buttercup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttercup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreButtercup
Nearly identical
Vista PaintAngel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Angel Food Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Chipmunk
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Brass Mesh
PPG
Very similar
Solar Fusion
Behr
Very similar
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Caramel Honey
Valspar
Very similar
Alchemy
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squashed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttercup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttercup
#D6A24C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttercup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Buttercup.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttercup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttercup have?
Buttercup by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttercup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttercup are Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Angel Food Cake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Great Gaucho by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Buttercup?
Buttercup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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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 Buttercup's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.