Social Butterfly 6898 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F9B952 and LRV 55. Its closest cross-brand match is Raw Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9B952 · 6898
Social Butterfly
55%LRV Value
Social Butterfly Technical Profile
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Social Butterfly in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Social Butterfly in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsSocial Butterfly
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRaw Honey
Raw Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mango Margarita
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunflower Fields
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Marigold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Solar Storm
Behr
Very similar
Firefly Glow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gold's Great Touch
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Social Butterfly
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Social Butterfly.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 near-identical match), Mango Margarita by PPG (a near-identical match), Sunflower Fields by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Social Butterfly depends on the room. Here's how to choose.