Butter Yellow
Butter Yellow is a medium, vivid orange at #FFD166, a statement colour in the Light Spring palette and worn by Light Spring. It is a warm colour, so it suits golden, peach or olive undertones.
- Hex
#FFD166 - FamilyOranges and corals
- DepthMedium, vivid
- TemperatureWarm
- SeasonsLight Spring
Who can wear Butter Yellow
Butter Yellow is a warm colour: it appears only in warm-season palettes, so it suits golden, peach and olive undertones. The Tone & Fit app carries it in these palettes, each at its own hex code:
| Season | Role in the palette | Hex | App name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light Spring | Statement colour | #FFD166 | Butter Yellow |
What to wear with Butter Yellow
Stay inside the Light Spring palette and the combinations take care of themselves. These share its undertone and depth:
- Light Lime Green#CDEB8B
- Light Warm Aqua#7EC8E3
- Light Warm Pink#FFB6C1
- Pale Aqua#B5DEDD
- Warm Ivory#F5F0E1
- Sand#D2C6A5
Does Butter Yellow suit you?
One selfie, about 30 seconds, no sign-up. The free tool reads your season and tells you whether Butter Yellow is in your palette. Your photo is analyzed, then discarded, never stored by us.
Check Butter Yellow on your photo, free →Nearby shades
Other oranges and corals in the Tone & Fit palettes. If Butter Yellow is close but not quite yours, one of these usually is:
- Amber Gold#D4A017
- Deep Terracotta#D2723D
- Dusty Warm Coral#D0A888
- Golden Amber#DAA520
- Golden Camel#C4A064
- Golden Yellow#E8AA14
Frequently asked questions
Does Butter Yellow suit warm or cool undertones?
Butter Yellow is a warm colour: it appears only in warm-season palettes, so it suits golden, peach and olive undertones.
Which colour seasons can wear Butter Yellow?
Light Spring. In the Tone & Fit palettes it is a statement colour for Light Spring.
What colours go with Butter Yellow?
From the same Light Spring palette: Light Lime Green, Light Warm Aqua, Light Warm Pink, Pale Aqua, Warm Ivory and Sand. Any shade that shares the palette shares the undertone, so the combinations stay flattering.
Is Butter Yellow a light, medium or deep colour?
Butter Yellow is a medium, vivid orange at #FFD166. It sits in the middle of the depth scale, so it works as a main colour or an accent.
Can I check whether Butter Yellow suits me from a photo?
Yes. The free Tone & Fit web tool reads your colour season from one selfie in about 30 seconds, with no sign-up and no photo stored by us, and tells you whether Butter Yellow is in your palette. The Tone & Fit app for iPhone and Android then builds your full palette of 38 named shades.