Sweet Buttermilk 1021 is a orange paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #FCEEDD, LRV 87 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Princess Ivory from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FCEEDD · 1021
Sweet Buttermilk
87%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Buttermilk Technical Profile
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Sweet Buttermilk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Buttermilk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sSweet Buttermilk
Nearly identical
BehrPrincess Ivory
Princess Ivory
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Buttermilk
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Icy Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Desert Dawn
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Adobe White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Buttermilk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Buttermilk
#FCEEDD
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7CC66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Buttermilk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Buttermilk 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 Sweet Buttermilk.
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 Buttermilk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Buttermilk have?
Sweet Buttermilk by Hirshfield's 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 Buttermilk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Buttermilk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Buttermilk are Princess Ivory by Behr (a near-identical match), Soft Gossamer by Behr (a near-identical match), Sweet Buttermilk by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Buttermilk'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 Buttermilk?
Sweet Buttermilk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 87.1, 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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Why Sweet Buttermilk's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.