Buttered Salmon 60YR 40/297 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DC9D83, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Venetian Plaster from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DC9D83 · 60YR 40/297
Buttered Salmon
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttered Salmon Technical Profile
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Buttered Salmon in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Salmon in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGButtered Salmon
Nearly identical
ValsparVenetian Plaster
Venetian Plaster
Valspar
Nearly identical
Farmer's Market
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Persimmon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dazzle And Delight
Behr
Nearly identical
Sweet Papaya
Kilz
Nearly identical
Copperfield
Vista Paint
Very similar
Native Copper
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Trumpet Flower
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloha Sunset
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Salmon
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Salmon
#DC9D83
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBAD77
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Salmon
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Salmon 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 Buttered Salmon.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttered Salmon — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Salmon have?
Buttered Salmon by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttered Salmon in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Salmon are Venetian Plaster by Valspar (a near-identical match), Farmer's Market by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Persimmon by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Salmon'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 Buttered Salmon?
Buttered Salmon has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 41.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Salmon's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.