Sweet Buttercup 45YY 83/250 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #FDEBBC, LRV 84 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Organza from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDEBBC · 45YY 83/250
Sweet Buttercup
84%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Buttercup Technical Profile
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Sweet Buttercup in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Buttercup in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGSweet Buttercup
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sPale Organza
Pale Organza
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coconut Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Solar Wind
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sparkle Tint
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Soleil
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yogurt
Behr
Nearly identical
Clearly Citrus
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cream Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Buttercup
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Buttercup
#FDEBBC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Buttercup
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Buttercup 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 Sweet Buttercup.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Buttercup — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Buttercup have?
Sweet Buttercup 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 Sweet Buttercup in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Buttercup from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Buttercup are Pale Organza by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Coconut Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Solar Wind by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Buttercup'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 Sweet Buttercup?
Sweet Buttercup has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 83.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet Buttercup's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.