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Glidden Barely Butter

PPG1205-3 · #F8E9C2 · LRV ~82.1

Closest tone in another brand: PPG Joyful (~99% proximity)

Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) is a light yellow from Glidden, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 82.1 (very light): it bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. in strong direct sun it can look stark. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Joyful (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Barely Butter in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

82.1 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1205-3

HEX

#F8E9C2

RGB

248, 233, 194

HSL

43°, 79%, 87%

Family

Yellows

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Barely Butter FAQ

What is the LRV of Barely Butter?

Barely Butter has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 82.1 on a 0–100 scale, which is very light. It bounces back most of the light that hits it, so it keeps rooms bright. In strong direct sun it can look stark. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Barely Butter in other brands?

PPG: Joyful (PPG1107-2), ~99% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Cookie Dough (DE5435), ~98% proximity; Benjamin Moore: America's Heartland (197), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Lemon Cream (3006-4C), ~97% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Lily (SW 6693), ~97% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), ~97% proximity; Behr: Candlewick (HDC-CT-03), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~88% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Barely Butter?

The HEX code of Barely Butter (PPG1205-3) is #F8E9C2, RGB 248, 233, 194. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.