Sweet Butter DE5462 is a yellow paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFFCD7, LRV 96 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pina Colada from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFFCD7 · DE5462
Sweet Butter
96%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 →
Dunn-EdwardsSweet Butter
Nearly identical
BehrPina Colada
Pina Colada
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunny Companion
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ginseng Root
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Summer Smile
Valspar
Very similar
Perky Tint
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Moonbeam
Kilz
Very similar
Blonde Beauty
PPG
Very similar
Air .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pineapple Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Iced Lemonade
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Oyster White
RAL
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
#FFFCD7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2D65C
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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Sweet 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.
Sweet Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Butter have?
Sweet Butter by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 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 Pina Colada by Behr (a near-identical match), Capri Cream by Behr (a near-identical match), Sun Glint by Behr (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 95.8, 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 Sweet Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.