Spiced Butternut 1206-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFD978, estimated LRV 72 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer Wheat from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #FFD978 · 1206-5
Spiced Butternut
72%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Butternut Technical Profile
HEX Code#FFD978
RGB255, 217, 120
Estimated LRV72.2
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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Summer Wheat
Valspar
#FFD979
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Pineapple Fruit
Behr
#FFD97A
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Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
#FAD675
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Lemonette
Kilz
#FBD473
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Yuma Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#FFD678
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Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
#FFDC77
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Sun Touched
Vista Paint
#F8D473
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Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
#FAD97A
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American Cheese
Benjamin Moore
#FFD867
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#F0D181
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Colors That Work With Spiced Butternut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Butternut
#FFD978
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Butternut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Butternut 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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Spiced Butternut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Butternut have?
Spiced Butternut 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 Spiced Butternut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Butternut are Summer Wheat by Valspar (a close digital match), Pineapple Fruit by Behr (a close digital match), Pina by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Spiced Butternut'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 Spiced Butternut?
Spiced Butternut has a estimated lightness value of 72.2, 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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