Buttered Popcorn 0843 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F1CA00, estimated 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.
Vista Paint · #F1CA00 · 0843
Buttered Popcorn
61%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Popcorn Technical Profile
HEX Code#F1CA00
RGB241, 202, 0
Estimated LRV60.9
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 Familyyellow
BrandVista Paint
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Buttered Popcorn
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#F1C800
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Colors That Work With Buttered Popcorn
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buttered Popcorn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Popcorn are Buttered Popcorn by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Yolk by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Yolk by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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