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PPG Butter

PPG1213-3 · #F5EEBA · LRV ~84.1

Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Butter (~99% proximity)

Butter (PPG1213-3) is a light yellow from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 84.1 (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 Glidden Butter (~99% proximity).

Closest tone to Butter in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

84.1 · Very light

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG1213-3

HEX

#F5EEBA

RGB

245, 238, 186

HSL

53°, 75%, 85%

Family

Yellows

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Butter FAQ

What is the LRV of Butter?

Butter has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 84.1 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 Butter in other brands?

Glidden: Butter (PPG1213-3), ~99% proximity; Benjamin Moore: San Pedro Morning (366), ~97% proximity; Behr: Invigorating (P340-2), ~96% proximity; Valspar: Chia (V020-1), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Fine Linen (DE5470), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Icy Lemonade (SW 1667), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Springtime (HGSW6708), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), ~84% 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 Butter?

The HEX code of Butter (PPG1213-3) is #F5EEBA, RGB 245, 238, 186. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.