Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Buttercup |
| SKU | 2154-30 |
| Hex | #D5A14B |
| RGB | 213, 161, 75 |
| HSL | 37°, 62%, 56% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Benjamin Moore Buttercup
Buttercup sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Buttercup is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Buttercup within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D5A14B in HSL space. Pair Buttercup with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Buttercup Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Buttercup from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2154-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buttercup
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Ceremonial Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Buttercup
At Behr, the closest color to Buttercup is Solar Fusion (UL150-3) — very close at ΔE 2.7, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Solar Fusion swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Buttercup
At Valspar, the closest color to Buttercup is Ripe Pear (P091) — very close at ΔE 3.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Pear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Buttercup
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7) at ΔE 3.99 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Buttercup
Glidden has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7) at ΔE 3.87 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Buttercup
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Jonagold Apple (219-6DB) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jonagold Apple swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Buttercup
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Celebration Gold (HGSW 2143) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Celebration Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Buttercup
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Chipmunk (DE5376), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.83). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttercup without repainting risk. See the full Chipmunk swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Buttercup
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Dutch Orange (NO. W76) at ΔE 4.76 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dutch Orange swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Buttercup
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Buttercup is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Buttercup
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Angel Food Cake (0913), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttercup without repainting risk. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Buttercup
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Buttercup is Gilded (C2-634) — very close at ΔE 2.38, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gilded swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Buttercup
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Buttercup. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Buttercup
Kompozit's nearest match is Angel Food Cake (0913), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Buttercup without repainting risk. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →