Pale Butter 3003-3C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F4C77F, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Corn from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F4C77F · 3003-3C
Pale Butter
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Pale Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#F4C77F
RGB244, 199, 127
Estimated LRV61.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#F2C784
Close digital match
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#F3C683
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#F9C982
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#F6C778
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#EFC483
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#EBC27D
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Afternoon
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#FBCB78
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Colors That Work With Pale Butter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Pale Butter
#F4C77F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1CD65
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Pale Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Pale 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
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Pale Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Pale Butter have?
Pale Butter by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Pale Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Pale Butter are Golden Corn by Kilz (a close digital match), Mocha by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Chunk Of Cheddar by PPG (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Pale 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 Pale Butter?
Pale Butter has a estimated lightness value of 61.6, 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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