Butterfly Bush 1214-4 is a yellow paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F3E4A7, estimated 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.
PPG · #F3E4A7 · 1214-4
Butterfly Bush
77%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Butterfly Bush Technical Profile
HEX Code#F3E4A7
RGB243, 228, 167
Estimated LRV77.3
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 Familyyellow
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Butterfly Bush
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Butterfly Bush from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterfly Bush are Sugar Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Pineapple Breeze by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Gold Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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