Butter Tart 0855 is a yellow paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FFE99E, LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mellow Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFE99E · 0855
Butter Tart
82%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Tart Technical Profile
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Butter Tart in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Tart in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sButter Tart
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreMellow Yellow
Mellow Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Twinkle Little Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Butter Tart
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Egg Nog
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lively Yellow
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunstone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Fun Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Glory Yellow
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Tart
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Tart
#FFE99E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Tart
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Tart 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Butter Tart.
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 Tart — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Tart have?
Butter Tart by Hirshfield's 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 Butter Tart in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Tart from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Tart are Mellow Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Lemon Drops by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Twinkle Little Star by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butter Tart'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 Tart?
Butter Tart has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 82.0, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter Tart's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.