Buttered Sweet Corn 45YY 74/383 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FAE199, 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.
Ref. #FAE199 · 45YY 74/383
Buttered Sweet Corn
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Sweet Corn Technical Profile
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Buttered Sweet Corn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Sweet Corn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGButtered Sweet Corn
Nearly identical
ValsparToasted Oat
Toasted Oat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sign of the Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sign of the Crown
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Equator Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Durango Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Honey
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Softened Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
Light Ivory
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Sweet Corn
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Buttered Sweet Corn.
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 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttered Sweet Corn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Sweet Corn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Sweet Corn are Toasted Oat by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sign of the Crown by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sign of the Crown by Vista Paint (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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