Spiced Butternut 1206-5 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FFD978, 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.
Ref. #FFD978 · 1206-5
Spiced Butternut
72%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Spiced Butternut Technical Profile
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Spiced Butternut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiced Butternut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSpiced Butternut
Nearly identical
ValsparSummer Wheat
Summer Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pineapple Fruit
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Lemonette
Kilz
Nearly identical
Yuma Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spinning Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sun Touched
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Daffodil
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
American Cheese
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Aspire .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Butternut
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Spiced Butternut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Spiced Butternut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiced Butternut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Butternut are Summer Wheat by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pineapple Fruit by Behr (a near-identical match), Pina by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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