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Butter Up
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Up Technical Profile
What color is Butter Up? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F6DDA3. Colors similar to Butter Up include Dunn-Edwards Clay Dust, Colorhouse Grain .02, PPG Visionary. Butter Up has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 74, Butter Up 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 warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Butter Up
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Visionary
PPG
Nearly identical
Yellow Lotus
Kilz
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Natural Raffia
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Traditional Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Up
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Up
#F6DDA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CB67
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Up
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Up 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Butter Up.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter Up — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Up have?
Butter Up by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Butter Up from other brands?
The closest matches are Clay Dust by Dunn-Edwards (#F8DCA3), Grain .02 by Colorhouse (#F4DEA8), Visionary by PPG (#F6E0A9). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butter Up?
Butter Up has an LRV of 74.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter Up's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.