Glidden Barely Butter
PPG1205-3 · #F8E9C2 · LRV 82.1
Compare with other brands: PPG Joyful is a 99% matchBarely Butter (PPG1205-3) is a light yellow from Glidden. Its LRV is 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 match in another brand is PPG Joyful (99% match).
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LRV
82.1 · Very light
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG1205-3
HEX
#F8E9C2
RGB
248, 233, 194
HSL
43°, 79%, 87%
Family
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Barely Butter FAQ
What is the LRV of Barely Butter?
Barely Butter has an 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.
What is the closest match to Barely Butter in other brands?
PPG: Joyful (PPG1107-2), 99%; Dunn-Edwards: Cookie Dough (DE5435), 98%; Benjamin Moore: America's Heartland (197), 98%; Valspar: Lemon Cream (3006-4C), 97%; Sherwin-Williams: Lily (SW 6693), 97%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Lily (HGSW6693), 97%; Behr: Candlewick (HDC-CT-03), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 88%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.