Butter Up 6681 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F6DDA3, LRV 74 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Simply Yellow from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6DDA3 · 6681
Butter Up
74%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Butter Up in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Up in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsButter Up
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySimply Yellow
Simply Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Jonquil Yellow
PPG
Nearly identical
Clay Dust
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
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
Charm Bracelet
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pismo Dunes
Behr
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butter Up in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Up from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Up are Simply Yellow by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Balmed Lemon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Jonquil Yellow by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butter Up'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 Butter Up?
Butter Up has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 74.0, 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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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.