Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 45YY 83/250
| Code: | 45YY 83/250 |
| Name: | Buttercup Fool 5 |
| Brand: | Dulux |
What color is Dulux Buttercup Fool 5?
Let’s dive into a full Buttercup Fool 5 paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful 45YY 83/250. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.
Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 reviews (4 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.




Try before you buy

100% accurate
reusable paint samples
Peel, stick,
and repeat
Twice painted
with real paint
Next day
delivery
What are Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 undertones?
Buttercup Fool 5 has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#FCE5B4
RGB code:
252, 229, 180
Is Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 45YY 83/250 cool or warm?
At 41° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
45YY 83/250 Buttercup Fool 5 HSL code: 41, 92%, 85%
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.
How light temperature affects Buttercup Fool 5
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:


4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Dulux Buttercup Fool 5:
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
45YY 83/250
Buttercup Fool 5
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 Buttercup Fool 5 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 221, such as Dulux Royal Regatta 5 and Royal Regatta 3.
Color codes
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need. To copy the code, just click the icon to the right of it.
| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #FCE5B4 | |
| RGB Decimal | 252, 229, 180 | |
| RGB Percent | 98.82%, 89.80%, 70.59% | |
| HSV | Hue: 41° Saturation: 28.57% Value: 98.82% | |
| HSL | hsl(41, 92, 85) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 9.13 Yellow: 28.57 Key: 1.18 | |
| YIQ | Y: 230.291 I: 29.452 Q: -10.383 | |
| XYZ | X: 76.402 Y: 80.032 Z: 54.591 | |
| CIE Lab | L:91.699 a:0.68 b:26.803 | |
| CIE Luv | L:91.699 u:17.039 v:37.713 | |
| Decimal | 16573876 | |
| Hunter Lab | 89.46, -4.11, 26.442 |
Color equivalents
56YY 86/241
Banana Dream 5
Dulux
H300
Lemonade
Tikkurila

Pale Citrus
Dulux
54YY 85/291
Vanilla Sundae
Dulux

40YY 77/242
Desert Island 5
Dulux
35YY 78/269
Golden Fern 4
Dulux
35YY 81/233
Pharaohs Gold 4
Dulux
Californian Sands 4
Dulux
H303
Joy
Tikkurila

Wild Primrose
Dulux

60YY 83/219
Easter Morn 6
Dulux
60YY 80/288
Easter Morn 5
Dulux
41YY 83/214
Californian Sands 5
Dulux
50YY 83/200
Banana Dream 6
Dulux
67
Farrow's Cream
Farrow and Ball

