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Butter Icing
78%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Icing Technical Profile
What color is Butter Icing? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #EFE3D9. Colors similar to Butter Icing include Vista Paint Merlins Beard, Hirshfield's Merlins Beard, Vista Paint Beige Bluff. Butter Icing has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 78, Butter Icing reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Butter Icing
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Merlins Beard
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Merlins Beard
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Spirit
Valspar
Nearly identical
Early Sunset
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Eurolinen
Behr
Nearly identical
Alabaster
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Polite White
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Vanilla Chai
Kilz
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Icing
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Icing
#EFE3D9
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B080
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Icing
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Icing 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Butter Icing.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter Icing — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Icing have?
Butter Icing by PPG has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Butter Icing from other brands?
The closest matches are Merlins Beard by Vista Paint (#EFE2D8), Merlins Beard by Hirshfield's (#EFE2D9), Beige Bluff by Vista Paint (#ECE0D7). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butter Icing?
Butter Icing has an LRV of 78.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
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 Butter Icing's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.