Sweet Buttermilk 1021 is a orange paint color from Vista Paint. It has a hex value of #FAECDA, LRV 85 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ajo Lily from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FAECDA · 1021
Sweet Buttermilk
85%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Sweet Buttermilk Technical Profile
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Sweet Buttermilk in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Buttermilk in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Vista PaintSweet Buttermilk
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsAjo Lily
Ajo Lily
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Ivory Tassel
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Garden Rose White
Behr
Nearly identical
Icy Peach
PPG
Nearly identical
Adobe White
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carnival Crème
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Night Light
Valspar
Nearly identical
Crisp Linen
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tallow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Cupcake Frosting
Kilz
Nearly identical
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Buttermilk
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Buttermilk
#FAECDA
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Buttermilk
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Buttermilk 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 Sweet Buttermilk.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Buttermilk — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Buttermilk have?
Sweet Buttermilk by Vista Paint 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 Sweet Buttermilk in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Buttermilk from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Buttermilk are Ajo Lily by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Ivory Tassel by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Garden Rose White by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Buttermilk'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 Sweet Buttermilk?
Sweet Buttermilk has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.4, 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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