Sweet Butter 171 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #FDDC95, LRV 70 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Wheat from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDDC95 · 171
Sweet Butter
70%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Butter Technical Profile
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Sweet Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet 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 MooreSweet Butter
Nearly identical
ValsparToasted Wheat
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Precious Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Applesauce
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Splashed
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Wheat Grain
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Big Bus Yellow
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Maybe Maui
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Butter
#FDDC95
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BED45E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet 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 Sweet Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Butter have?
Sweet Butter by Benjamin Moore has a neutral 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 Sweet Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Butter are Toasted Wheat by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fresh Citrus by Kilz (a near-identical match), Precious Nectar by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet 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 Sweet Butter?
Sweet Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 69.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.