Butterfly Bush 1214-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3E4A7, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sugar Cookie from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F3E4A7 · 1214-4
Butterfly Bush
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butterfly Bush Technical Profile
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Butterfly Bush in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterfly Bush in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGButterfly Bush
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSugar Cookie
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Pineapple Breeze
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sea Oats
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Pineapple Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ray of Light
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Venetian Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Song Of Summer
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Filling
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bartlett
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterfly Bush
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterfly Bush
#F3E4A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABC86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Butterfly Bush
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterfly Bush — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterfly Bush have?
Butterfly Bush 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 Butterfly Bush in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterfly Bush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterfly Bush are Sugar Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Pineapple Breeze by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterfly Bush'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 Butterfly Bush?
Butterfly Bush has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.3, 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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