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Butterfly Bush
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butterfly Bush Technical Profile
What color is Butterfly Bush? It's a light cool yellow with the hex code #F3E4A7. Colors similar to Butterfly Bush include Dunn-Edwards Sugar Cookie, Dunn-Edwards Gold Sand, Vista Paint Sea Oats. Butterfly Bush has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Butterfly Bush reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with crisp whites like Pure White for trim, oak or maple woods, and brass hardware. Navy or deep teal accents balance the brightness without competing for attention. Under 2700K warm bulbs Butterfly Bush reads more golden or buttery. Under 4000K daylight bulbs it stays truer to the chip, though saturated yellows can edge toward green in mixed light.
Colors Similar to Butterfly Bush
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Sugar Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
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
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.
#FFFFFF
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 belongs to the yellow color family.
What colors match Butterfly Bush from other brands?
The closest matches are Sugar Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (#F2E2A4), Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards (#F7E5A9), Sea Oats by Vista Paint (#F1E0A5). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butterfly Bush?
Butterfly Bush has an LRV of 77.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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