Like Butter 3005-2A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #FEE59C, LRV 80 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rich Glow from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FEE59C · 3005-2A
Like Butter
80%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Like Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Like Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparLike Butter
Nearly identical
Vista PaintRich Glow
Rich Glow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Equator Glow
Behr
Nearly identical
Sign of the Crown
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Buttered Sweet Corn
PPG
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
Sunstone
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sunny Veranda
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Fresh Citrus
Kilz
Very similar
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Like Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Like Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Like Butter are Rich Glow by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Southern Exposure by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Equator Glow by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Like Butter'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 Like Butter?
Like Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 79.5, 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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