Ref. #FEE59C · 3005-2A
Like Butter
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Like Butter Technical Profile
What color is Like Butter? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FEE59C. Colors similar to Like Butter include Vista Paint Rich Glow, Vista Paint Southern Exposure, Hirshfield's Sign Of The Crown. Like Butter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 80, Like Butter 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 Like Butter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Rich Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Sign Of The Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunflower Seed
Behr
Nearly identical
Sun Drenched
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Aspire .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Lemon Drops
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Twinkle Little Star
PPG
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Like Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Like Butter
#FEE59C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Like Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Like Butter 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Like Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Like Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Like Butter have?
Like Butter by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Like Butter from other brands?
The closest matches are Rich Glow by Vista Paint (#FFE79E), Southern Exposure by Vista Paint (#FCE59C), Sign Of The Crown by Hirshfield's (#FCE299). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Like Butter?
Like Butter has an LRV of 79.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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