Buttercup 53YY 83/348 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FEECA8, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Gold Thread from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEECA8 · 53YY 83/348
Buttercup
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttercup Technical Profile
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Buttercup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttercup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGButtercup
Nearly identical
BehrGold Thread
Gold Thread
Behr
Nearly identical
Little Angel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Bee Balm
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sour Lemon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Twist
Valspar
Nearly identical
Treasure Seeker
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Almost Ivory
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Cream Gold
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttercup
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Buttercup.
More yellow colors from other brands
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttercup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttercup are Gold Thread by Behr (a near-identical match), Little Angel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Bee Balm by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Buttercup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.