Barely Butter 1205-3 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F8E9C2, estimated LRV 82 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cookie Dough from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F8E9C2 · 1205-3
Barely Butter
82%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Barely Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#F8E9C2
RGB248, 233, 194
Estimated LRV82.1
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Cookie Dough
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#F9EBC5
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Holy Grail
Vista Paint
#FCECC5
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Goldtone
Benjamin Moore
#F7EAC5
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Chilled Lemon
Dutch Boy
#F3E5BE
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Light Shine
Kilz
#FBEDC8
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Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
#F5E5BC
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Frittata
Behr
#FDEEC7
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Champagne Dance
Valspar
#F9ECC3
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Egg Noodle
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#F1E3BD
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Colors That Work With Barely Butter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Barely Butter
#F8E9C2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B4CA68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Barely Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Barely 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
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Barely Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Barely Butter have?
Barely Butter by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Barely Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Barely Butter are Cookie Dough by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Holy Grail by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Goldtone by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Barely 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 Barely Butter?
Barely Butter has a estimated lightness value of 82.1, 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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