Buttered Up 7948 is a yellow paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #F9F4DF, LRV 90 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Line Dried from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F4DF · 7948
Buttered Up
90%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Up Technical Profile
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Buttered Up in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Up 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 Up
Nearly identical
ValsparLine Dried
Line Dried
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tapering Light
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Pearl
Behr
Nearly identical
Marshmallow Fluff
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Milk And Honey
Kilz
Nearly identical
Lemon Chiffon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lotus Flower
PPG
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Split Banana
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
James White
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Up
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Up
#F9F4DF
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9C36F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Up
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Up 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 Up.
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 Up — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Up have?
Buttered Up 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 Up in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Up from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Up are Line Dried by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tapering Light by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lemon Pearl by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Up'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 Up?
Buttered Up has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 90.2, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Up's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.