Butter 1213-3 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F4EEBA, estimated LRV 84 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lime Song from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F4EEBA · 1213-3
Butter
84%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4EEBA
RGB244, 238, 186
Estimated LRV83.9
UndertoneCool (Green)
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Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Butter
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Lime Song
Kilz
#F6EEBA
Close digital match
San Pedro Morning
Benjamin Moore
#F5ECB7
Close digital match
Sprig of Sage
Vista Paint
#EDE8B5
Close digital match
Garlic Clove
Behr
#F7F3C3
Close digital match
Fine Linen
Dunn-Edwards
#FAF5C3
Close digital match
Spring Onion
Dutch Boy
#EDE7B6
Close digital match
Warm Summer
Valspar
#FAEFB9
Close digital match
Yellow Blitz
Hirshfield's
#FDF4BB
Close digital match
Aspire .01
Colorhouse
#FBEFBB
Similar digital color
Springtime
Sherwin-Williams
#E9E5B3
Similar digital color
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Colors That Work With Butter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter
#F4EEBA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A2C56D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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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Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter have?
Butter by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the yellow 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 Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter are Lime Song by Kilz (a close digital match), San Pedro Morning by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Sprig of Sage by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting 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 Butter?
Butter has a estimated lightness value of 83.9, 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 Butter's cool (green) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.