Buttered Popcorn 0843 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F1CA00, LRV 61 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Buttered Popcorn from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1CA00 · 0843
Buttered Popcorn
61%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Popcorn Technical Profile
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Buttered Popcorn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Popcorn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintButtered Popcorn
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sButtered Popcorn
Buttered Popcorn
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Yolk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Yellow Mustard
Valspar
Nearly identical
Traffic Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Marigold
Behr
Very similar
Electric Glow
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Beacon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Confident Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Flirtatious
PPG
Very similar
Wake Up
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Popcorn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Popcorn
#F1CA00
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7D351
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Popcorn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Popcorn 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 Vista Paint Colors
Other Vista Paint colors close to Buttered Popcorn.
More yellow colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the yellow family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttered Popcorn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Popcorn have?
Buttered Popcorn by Vista Paint has a neutral undertone and sits in the yellow color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Buttered Popcorn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Popcorn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Popcorn are Buttered Popcorn by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yolk by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Yolk by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Popcorn'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 Buttered Popcorn?
Buttered Popcorn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 60.9, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Popcorn's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.