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GLIDDEN · PPG1206-5

Glidden Spiced Butternut#FFD978 · LRV 72

Spiced Butternut reads as a red-orange / warm — light — bounces daylight without going clinical. The notes below cover the spec, what Glidden PPG1206-5 actually looks like under different light, and the closest matches at competing US brands.

GLIDDEN SPICED BUTTERNUT
RGB 255, 217, 120 LRV 72

Color spec

Brand Glidden
Name Spiced Butternut
SKU PPG1206-5
Hex #FFD978
RGB 255, 217, 120
HSL 43°, 100%, 74%
LRV 72
Undertone red-orange / warm
Family Yellow

About Glidden Spiced Butternut

At LRV 72, Spiced Butternut is a light color that bounces daylight around a room without tipping into stark white. 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. It holds its undertone in most exposures, which is what makes light shades like this so forgiving room to room.

Spiced Butternut is an easy whole-room color for living spaces and bedrooms, and light enough to carry onto trim or a ceiling if you want a soft, seamless look. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.

Closest matches at every US brand

20 brands · top 5 each

5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.

Sherwin-Williams

1,947 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.36
All yellow at Sherwin-Williams →
SW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 71
SW 9018 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 70
SW 9019 · #FBD073 · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 67
SW 6695 · #F7D78A · ΔE 3.33 · LRV 70
SW 6909 · #FED95D · ΔE 3.64 · LRV 72

Behr

5,644 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.65
All yellow at Behr →
P260-4 · #FFDA7D · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 73
P270-4 · #FFDA7D · ΔE 0.65 · LRV 73
PPU6-13 · #FDD675 · ΔE 0.7 · LRV 70
HDC-SM16-05 · #FDD77A · ΔE 0.75 · LRV 71
320B-5 · #FFD66F · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 71

Benjamin Moore

3,934 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.2
All yellow at Benjamin Moore →
2020-40 · #FFD867 · ΔE 2.2 · LRV 69
2019-40 · #FFD766 · ΔE 2.22 · LRV 71
319 · #FEE181 · ΔE 2.88 · LRV 77
320 · #FDDA66 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 72
348 · #F1DA76 · ΔE 4.3 · LRV 66

Valspar

2,858 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.03
All yellow at Valspar →
3003-2A · #FFD971 · ΔE 1.03 · LRV 73.9
V016-2 · #FFDD75 · ΔE 1.82 · LRV 75.2
3008-1C · #FFDE76 · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 75.3
3007-3C · #F4D77F · ΔE 2.67 · LRV 69.3
V015-2 · #FFD174 · ΔE 2.91 · LRV 70.9

PPG / Glidden

2,132 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.4
All yellow at PPG / Glidden →
PPG1206-5 · #FFD878 · ΔE 0.4 · LRV 72
PPG1211-5 · #F9D87B · ΔE 1.42 · LRV 71
PPG17-17 · #FCD767 · ΔE 2.27 · LRV 70
PPG1214-5 · #F6D76E · ΔE 2.59 · LRV 69
PPG1206-6 · #FFD15C · ΔE 3.41 · LRV 68

Dutch Boy

1,340 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.26
All yellow at Dutch Boy →
117-5DB · #FFDC77 · ΔE 1.26 · LRV 74
114-4DB · #FFD56F · ΔE 1.39 · LRV 70
116-6DB · #FFD069 · ΔE 2.95 · LRV 68
119-4DB · #F5DB82 · ΔE 3.32 · LRV 72
116-5DB · #FFD689 · ΔE 3.78 · LRV 72
HGSW 1184 · #FAD97A · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 71
HGSW 6901 · #FAD97A · ΔE 1.36 · LRV 71
HGSW 1174 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 70
HGSW 9018 · #FBD682 · ΔE 2.13 · LRV 70
HGSW 1183 · #FFD566 · ΔE 2.16 · LRV 71

Dunn-Edwards

2,298 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.2
All yellow at Dunn-Edwards →
DE5305 · #FFD678 · ΔE 1.2 · LRV 69
DE5347 · #FFDA68 · ΔE 2.45 · LRV 68
DE5389 · #FFE07B · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 71
DE5312 · #FFE078 · ΔE 2.69 · LRV 73
DE5423 · #F6DA74 · ΔE 3.03 · LRV 65

Magnolia Home

160 colors in deck · best ΔE 5.1
All yellow at Magnolia Home →
JG-39 · #E8D280 · ΔE 5.1 · LRV 65
JG-43 · #DDC588 · ΔE 8.25 · LRV 57
JG-42 · #EFD3A2 · ΔE 8.95 · LRV 68
JG-38 · #ECE1BC · ΔE 12.96 · LRV 75
JG-105 · #D7CEAB · ΔE 13.96 · LRV 62

Farrow & Ball

209 colors in deck · best ΔE 3.61
All yellow at Farrow & Ball →
NO. 9914 · #F5DB88 · ΔE 3.61 · LRV 72
NO. 74 · #EDCE82 · ΔE 4.37 · LRV 64
NO. 218 · #F2CF86 · ΔE 4.49 · LRV 65
NO. 233 · #F7E29D · ΔE 6.24 · LRV 77
NO. 9802 · #EBE393 · ΔE 8.63 · LRV 75

Diamond Vogel

1,386 colors in deck · best ΔE 1.41
All yellow at Diamond Vogel →
0821 · #F8D67A · ΔE 1.41 · LRV 69
0856 · #FFDE7A · ΔE 1.81 · LRV 76
0953 · #FFD46A · ΔE 1.9 · LRV 70
0947 · #FFD36A · ΔE 2.1 · LRV 71
0939 · #FFDA8F · ΔE 3.7 · LRV 74

Hirshfield's

1,469 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All yellow at Hirshfield's →
0821 · #FAD675 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 66
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 73
0947 · #FFD266 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 66
0862 · #F9D988 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 69
0939 · #FFDA8B · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 71

Rodda

357 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.47
All yellow at Rodda →
R052 · #DAC988 · ΔE 8.47 · LRV 59
CA137 · #E8C58F · ΔE 9.07 · LRV 59
CA129 · #EECFA6 · ΔE 11.18 · LRV 66
CA128 · #F3D5AD · ΔE 11.24 · LRV 70
CA122 · #EAD7B7 · ΔE 13.23 · LRV 69

C2 Paint

580 colors in deck · best ΔE 2.96
All yellow at C2 Paint →
BD71 · #FEE188 · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 77
C2-591 · #F8D187 · ΔE 4.34 · LRV 67
C2-590 · #F2C97C · ΔE 5.06 · LRV 62
C2-607 · #EFD390 · ΔE 5.44 · LRV 67
C2-623 · #EED898 · ΔE 6.5 · LRV 70

Clare

78 colors in deck · best ΔE 4.73
All yellow at Clare →
PNT100-MD-23 · #F5CA7A · ΔE 4.73 · LRV 63
PNT100-MD-22 · #EED6A5 · ΔE 9 · LRV 69
PNT100-MD-63 · #D1D0A6 · ΔE 14.43 · LRV 61
PNT100-LT-71 · #F7CFB0 · ΔE 15.27 · LRV 68
Pop
PNT100-LT-26 · #F7CCB9 · ΔE 20.19 · LRV 66

Portola Paints

69 colors in deck · best ΔE 11.31
All yellow at Portola Paints →
PATISSERIE · #F4E2B9 · ΔE 11.31 · LRV 77
EL MATADOR · #DBC6A9 · ΔE 14.67 · LRV 58
ANTIGUA · #DAC2A4 · ΔE 14.73 · LRV 56
MARIPOSA · #E8E2D0 · ΔE 18.05 · LRV 76
CASA FORMA · #F3EAD9 · ΔE 18.24 · LRV 83

Annie Sloan

31 colors in deck · best ΔE 8.44
All yellow at Annie Sloan →
TILTON · #E3B659 · ΔE 8.44 · LRV 51
OLD OCHRE · #DFC9A9 · ΔE 13.65 · LRV 60
ARLES · #E3A656 · ΔE 13.99 · LRV 44
VERSAILLES · #C4B58A · ΔE 14.41 · LRV 47
PARIS GREY · #BEC0B3 · ΔE 21.9 · LRV 52

Backdrop

30 colors in deck · best ΔE 6.57
All yellow at Backdrop →
BD-EA · #E5C580 · ΔE 6.57 · LRV 60
BD-CC · #E5DCC4 · ΔE 16.07 · LRV 73
BD-DS · #F2EAD2 · ΔE 16.54 · LRV 84
BD-RR · #D6CFBE · ΔE 18.33 · LRV 65
BD-AU · #E5C8B7 · ΔE 19.13 · LRV 60

Rust-Oleum

16 colors in deck · best ΔE 12.52
All yellow at Rust-Oleum →
398641 · #E2D7B0 · ΔE 12.52 · LRV 68
329598 · #FBF6E0 · ΔE 18.07 · LRV 92
285142 · #E2CDCC · ΔE 25.63 · LRV 64
285140 · #F6F7F9 · ΔE 25.84 · LRV 93
285139 · #ACCECD · ΔE 29.83 · LRV 57

Kompozit

1,321 colors in deck · best ΔE 0.93
All yellow at Kompozit →
0821 · #FAD675 · ΔE 0.93 · LRV 70
0856 · #FFE07B · ΔE 2.5 · LRV 76
0947 · #FFD266 · ΔE 2.53 · LRV 68
0862 · #F9D988 · ΔE 2.71 · LRV 72
0939 · #FFDA8B · ΔE 2.96 · LRV 73

Similar Glidden colors

closest in the Glidden deck

The nearest shades to Spiced Butternut within Glidden's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.

PPG1211-5 · LRV 71
45YY 69/469 · LRV 69
43YY 69/543 · LRV 69
29YY 66/537 · LRV 66
PPG17-17 · LRV 70
PPG1214-5 · LRV 69

Coordinated palette

Generated by hue-rotating #FFD978 in HSL space. Pair Spiced Butternut with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.

COMPLEMENTARY
#FFD978 + #789EFF
TRIADIC
#FFD978 · #78FFD9 · #D978FF
ANALOGOUS
#FF9578 · #FFD978 · #E2FF78

Accessibility (WCAG contrast)

Sample text on white
1.36:1 fail
Sample text on black
15.45:1 AAA

WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.

Glidden Spiced Butternut Equivalents at Other Brands

Matching Spiced Butternut 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 Glidden PPG1206-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.

Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Daffodil (SW 6901), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Daffodil swatch →

Behr Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

The closest Behr equivalent of Spiced Butternut is Banana Mania (P260-4). At ΔE 0.65 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 73 vs 72). If Behr is your counter, order Banana Mania and you'll get the same color. See the full Banana Mania swatch →

Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Spiced Butternut is Yellow Raincoat (2020-40) — very close at ΔE 2.2, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yellow Raincoat swatch →

Valspar Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Valspar's nearest match is Honey Glaze (3003-2A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.03). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 73.9 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Honey Glaze swatch →

PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

The closest PPG / Glidden equivalent of Spiced Butternut is Spiced Butternut (PPG1206-5). At ΔE 0.4 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 72). If PPG / Glidden is your counter, order Spiced Butternut and you'll get the same color. See the full Spiced Butternut swatch →

Dutch Boy Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Dutch Boy's nearest match is Spinning Gold (117-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 74 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Spinning Gold swatch →

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Daffodil Hill (HGSW 1184), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.36). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 71 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Daffodil Hill swatch →

Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yuma Gold (DE5305), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly darker (LRV 69 vs 72) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Yuma Gold swatch →

Magnolia Home Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Amber (JG-39), is clearly different (ΔE 5.1). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Amber swatch →

Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Spiced Butternut. The nearest is Sherbert Lemon (NO. 9914) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 72 vs 72). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sherbert Lemon swatch →

Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Broadway Lights (0856), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.81). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 72) and carries a warm yellow undertone, so it substitutes for Spiced Butternut without repainting risk. See the full Broadway Lights swatch →

Hirshfield's Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Spiced Butternut is Sun Touched (0821). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs noticeably darker (LRV 66 vs 72). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Sun Touched and you'll get the same color. See the full Sun Touched swatch →

Rodda Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Rodda doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Butter (CA128), is clearly different (ΔE 11.24). For an exact match, any Rodda retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Butter swatch →

C2 Paint Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

At C2 Paint, the closest color to Spiced Butternut is Lightning Bug (BD71) — very close at ΔE 2.96, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 72) and carries a warm yellow undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lightning Bug swatch →

Clare Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Clare has no exact twin of Spiced Butternut. The nearest is Golden Hour (PNT100-MD-23) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 63 vs 72). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Hour swatch →

Portola Paints Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Portola Paints doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Patisserie (PATISSERIE), is clearly different (ΔE 11.31). For an exact match, any Portola Paints retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Patisserie swatch →

Annie Sloan Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Annie Sloan doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Old Ochre (OLD OCHRE), is clearly different (ΔE 13.65). For an exact match, any Annie Sloan retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Old Ochre swatch →

Backdrop Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Eames (BD-EA), is clearly different (ΔE 6.57). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Eames swatch →

Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

Rust-Oleum doesn't make a true equivalent of Spiced Butternut — the nearest deck color, Sandstone (398641), is clearly different (ΔE 12.52). For an exact match, any Rust-Oleum retailer can custom-tint Glidden PPG1206-5 instead. See the full Sandstone swatch →

Kompozit Equivalent of Spiced Butternut

The closest Kompozit equivalent of Spiced Butternut is Sun Touched (0821). At ΔE 0.93 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 70 vs 72). If Kompozit is your counter, order Sun Touched and you'll get the same color. See the full Sun Touched swatch →

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