Butter Tart
We've categorized Butter Tart as a bright and airy paint color because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 8 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#FFE79D
LRV
81.00
Butter Tart's Color Strip
Butter Tart is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Crocus Tint and Broadway Lights. The strip spans from Touch of Sun at the lightest end to Look at the Bright Side at the deepest. As part of strip 84, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Butter Tart in Real Rooms
Butter Tart has a high LRV of 81 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces.
1 Bathroom Photo
Small bathrooms amplify whatever color is on the wall, which makes the choice more consequential than it first appears. Butter Tart has enough depth to register without closing the room in, and it plays well with white subway tile or warm wood accents.
Butter Tart in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
In the context of a primary suite, Butter Tart suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
Butter Tart in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Butter Tart fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Pairing Butter Tart with a white ceiling and high white wainscoting creates a classic, high-contrast look that is perfect for a traditional dining space. It brings a sense of architectural rhythm and formality that is hard to achieve with lighter tones.
Butter Tart adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
Observe the use of Butter Tart on architectural "oddities"—slanted ceilings, built-in nooks, or under-stair closets. The color helps these strange angles feel like deliberate design features rather than construction afterthoughts.
Butter Tart on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Butter Tart in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Butter Tart can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Butter Tart keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Butter Tart for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
Butter Tart brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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