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Sherwin Williams Butter Up SW6681

Butter Up

Sherwin Williams

SW6681

About Butter Up by Sherwin Williams

Butter Up SW6681 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 74% and hue near 42° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 74%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f6dda3

RGB: 246, 221, 163

Hue42°

Saturation82%

Lightness80%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Butter Up from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Butter Up looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Butter Up SW6681 a warm or cool color?
Butter Up by Sherwin Williams is a warm light color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Butter Up?
Butter Up sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 42°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Butter Up?
Brightness is about 74%. Saturation is around 82%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 80%. Hue is close to 42°. The hex value is #f6dda3. The RGB value is 246, 221, 163.
Is Butter Up better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Butter Up has brightness around 74%. It can help lift darker spaces without feeling too stark, so it works well in darker rooms, halls, or basements.
Which colors go with Butter Up?
You can match Butter Up with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Butter Up work best in a home?
Butter Up is a good fit for full walls in living rooms, bedrooms, and open spaces, especially where you want a soft warm backdrop. It can also work in lower light areas because it stays fairly bright.
How does Butter Up compare to a pure white paint?
Butter Up is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and light color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Butter Up in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Butter Up in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Butter Up. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Butter Up. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.