Buttercup 53YY 83/348 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FEECA8, estimated LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rite Of Spring from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FEECA8 · 53YY 83/348
Buttercup
84%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buttercup Technical Profile
HEX Code#FEECA8
RGB254, 236, 168
Estimated LRV83.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy → Matching a different color? Start a new paint color match.
Rite Of Spring
Behr
#FFEBA9
Nearly identical
Little Angel
Benjamin Moore
#FFECA3
Nearly identical
Sour Lemon
Dunn-Edwards
#FFEEA5
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
#FDE9A1
Nearly identical
Treasure Seeker
Hirshfield's
#FFECAF
Nearly identical
Golden Treasure
Vista Paint
#F7E59C
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#F6E3A1
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
#F3E19E
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Cream Gold
Kilz
#FDE9B4
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Colors That Work With Buttercup
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttercup
#FEECA8
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2D55D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttercup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttercup 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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Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttercup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttercup have?
Buttercup by PPG has a neutral 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 Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttercup are Rite Of Spring by Behr (nearly identical in our digital data), Little Angel by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data), Vernazza Yellow by Benjamin Moore (nearly identical in our digital data) — the best options for getting Buttercup'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 Buttercup?
Buttercup 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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