Sherwin Williams Butter Up SW 6681
| Official page: | Butter Up SW 6681 |
| Code: | SW 6681 |
| Name: | Butter Up |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Living Well, Simplified |
What color is Sherwin Williams Butter Up?
Embrace warmth and comfort with the inviting hue of Sherwin Williams Butter Up (SW 6681). This soft and cheerful shade brings a sense of joy and positivity to any space. Perfect for living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens, Butter Up infuses a room with a cozy and welcoming ambiance. Whether as an accent wall or a full-room color, SW 6681 creates a harmonious and serene atmosphere. Elevate your home with the timeless charm of Butter Up.
Sherwin Williams SW 6681 on kitchen cabinets
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Butter Up for exterior
Looking for a fresh new look for your house exterior or starting from skretch? We’ve collected pictures of real-life homes that have been painted with this warm hue. Find inspiration for your house’s exterior, front doors, gates, shutters, frames or windows.
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What are Sherwin Williams Butter Up undertones?
The undertone of Butter Up can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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HEX value
HEX value:
#F6DDA3
RGB code:
246, 221, 163
Is Sherwin Williams Butter Up SW 6681 cool or warm?
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cool
With a hue of 42° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.
SW 6681 Butter Up HSL code: 42, 82%, 80%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish
Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.
How light temperature affects Butter Up
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
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Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Butter Up:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
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Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Butter Up with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Sherwin Williams Salty Dog and Indigo.
LRV of Butter Up
Butter Up has an LRV of 73.8% and refers to Off‑White colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 73.8%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f6dda3 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 246, 221, 163 | |
| RGB Percent | 96.47%, 86.67%, 63.92% | |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 33.74% Value: 96.47% | |
| HSL | hsl(42, 82, 80) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 10.16 Yellow: 33.74 Key: 3.53 | |
| YIQ | Y: 221.863 I: 33.535 Q: -12.761 | |
| XYZ | X: 70.474 Y: 73.953 Z: 45.202 | |
| CIE Lab | L:88.9 a:0.395 b:31.664 | |
| CIE Luv | L:88.9 u:19.034 v:43.525 | |
| Decimal | 16178595 | |
| Hunter Lab | 85.996, -4.211, 29.032 | |
Color equivalents
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Honeybee
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Polka Dot Skirt
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Golden Lab
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Governor's Gold
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199
Barley
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304
Shooting Star
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Honeywheat
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Lantern Light
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Morning Sunshine
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