Buttercup Fool 5
With a focus on bright and airy tones, Buttercup Fool 5 (45YY 83/250) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop. See it applied across 4 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#FCE5B4
LRV
83.00
Buttercup Fool 5 in Real Rooms
Buttercup Fool 5 has a high LRV of 83 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations.
4 Misc Photos
These photos show Buttercup Fool 5 in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.
Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 wall paint color review
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Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 wall paint makeover
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Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 wall paint color
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Dulux Buttercup Fool 5 wall paint
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Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 85 vs 83), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 83 vs 7, Buttercup Fool 5 is decisively the brighter choice.