Buttered Salmon 60YR 40/297 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DC9D83, estimated 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.
PPG · #DC9D83 · 60YR 40/297
Buttered Salmon
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttered Salmon Technical Profile
HEX Code#DC9D83
RGB220, 157, 131
Estimated LRV41.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Buttered Salmon
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buttered Salmon from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Salmon are Venetian Plaster by Valspar (a close digital match), Farmer's Market by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Persimmon by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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