Social Butterfly 6898 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F9B952 and estimated LRV 55. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #F9B952 · 6898
Social Butterfly
55%Estimated LRV
Social Butterfly Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9B952
RGB249, 185, 82
Estimated LRV55.4
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Social Butterfly
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Social Butterfly
#F9B952
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D260
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Social Butterfly
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Social Butterfly 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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Social Butterfly — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Social Butterfly from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Social Butterfly are Raw Honey by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mango Margarita by PPG (a close digital match), Sunflower Fields by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Social Butterfly'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 Social Butterfly?
Social Butterfly has a estimated lightness value of 55.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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