Ref. #D6A24C · 2154-30
Buttercup
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttercup Technical Profile
What color is Buttercup? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #D6A24C. Colors similar to Buttercup include Vista Paint Angel Food Cake, Hirshfield's Angel Food Cake, MPC Tucson Gold. Buttercup has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 41 gives Buttercup depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Buttercup
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Buttercup from other brands?
The closest matches are Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (#D7A14E), Angel Food Cake by Hirshfield's (#D7A14F), Tucson Gold by MPC (#D2A24A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Buttercup?
Buttercup has an LRV of 40.7, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.