Buttered Sweet Corn 45YY 74/383 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FAE199, estimated LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Toasted Oat from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FAE199 · 45YY 74/383
Buttered Sweet Corn
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Sweet Corn Technical Profile
HEX Code#FAE199
RGB250, 225, 153
Estimated LRV76.5
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 Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Buttered Sweet Corn
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Toasted Oat
Valspar
#F9E098
Close digital match
Sign of the Crown
Hirshfield's
#FCE299
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Sign of the Crown
Vista Paint
#FCE297
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Aspire .02
Colorhouse
#FAE39F
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Equator Glow
Behr
#FFE6A0
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Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#F7E29D
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Durango Dust
Dunn-Edwards
#FBE3A1
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Golden Honey
Benjamin Moore
#FBE2A1
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Softened Yellow
Dutch Boy
#F9DF8F
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Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
#FEDF94
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Fresh Citrus
Kilz
#FAD992
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RAL
#E6D690
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Colors That Work With Buttered Sweet Corn
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Sweet Corn
#FAE199
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6D062
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Sweet Corn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Sweet Corn 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 Sweet Corn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Sweet Corn have?
Buttered Sweet Corn by PPG has a neutral 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 Sweet Corn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Sweet Corn are Toasted Oat by Valspar (a close digital match), Sign of the Crown by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Sign of the Crown by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Buttered Sweet Corn'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 Sweet Corn?
Buttered Sweet Corn has a estimated lightness value of 76.5, 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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