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A match of Sherwin Williams SW6681 Butter Up is a light, warm yellow with a soft buttery cast. It reads clear rather than muddy, with enough chroma to stay distinctly yellow while still feeling pale and gentle. Its high LRV gives it a bright, reflective look that can appear slightly softer on small parts and more open on smoother, larger surfaces.
MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to the selected brand color can be used on trim pieces, vent covers, switch plates, light fixtures, shelf brackets, picture frames, mailboxes, shutters, PVC parts, and hardware that need a light yellow finish. It also suits baskets, decorative accessories, and small furniture accents where spray application makes it easier to cover edges, openings, and detailed shapes evenly.
Because this is a light color, darker substrates, uneven primer, scuffs, or patched areas can show through more readily, so additional coats may be needed for an even result. Finish, surface texture, and film build can shift the look from softer and creamier to cleaner and brighter, so the final appearance may vary by substrate and sheen. Careful prep matters on exterior parts, since light yellow finishes can still reveal sanding marks and texture differences.
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The SHERWIN-WILLIAMS COMPANY was founded by Henry Sherwin and Edward Williams in 1866. Today, the company is a global leader in the development, manufacture and sale of coatings and related products.
MyPerfectColor matches all of the Sherwin-Williams paint colors so you can find and enjoy the colors you love. MyPerfectColor uses its expert capabilities to recreate the original Sherwin-Williams color by matching the original Sherwin-Williams color books and swatches. MyPerfectColor is not using Sherwin-Williams paint.
The colors shown on this website are computer video simulations of the Sherwin-Williams Color and may not match Sherwin-Williams Color standards. Refer to Sherwin-Williams Publications to obtain the accurate color. Please know that MyPerfectColor is matching the original Sherwin-Williams color. If you intend to touch up paint that has been on your walls for years, know that your color has undoubtedly changed from the original due to exposure to light and age and the new paint may not match. You will achieve best results by re-coating the entire surface.
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Yes. A match of Sherwin Williams SW6681 Butter Up can be ordered as a MyPerfectColor custom spray paint matched to that brand color reference for projects like baskets, frames, shelving, decor pieces, furniture accents, and other small items where spray application is practical.
This is a match of SW6681 Butter Up made by MyPerfectColor, not the original Sherwin Williams paint product. Spray paint is often the right format when you want to coordinate a removable part or accessory to an existing color target.
Not always. Even when MyPerfectColor makes a correct match of SW6681 Butter Up, the finished item can read differently once it is placed in bright light, shadow, or beside other materials and colors.
Placement, sheen, texture, and neighboring surfaces can all change how SW6681 Butter Up appears on the final object. If the item will sit right next to an existing painted surface, expect some visual difference from age, gloss, or substrate even when the color match is close.
Choose the finish based on how the item will be used and how much reflectivity you want. A higher gloss finish usually gives a smoother, more wipeable surface, while a lower gloss finish reduces reflection and can make SW6681 Butter Up appear less shiny on the finished part.
The finish also changes how the color reads, so the same SW6681 Butter Up match can look different in flat, satin, semi-gloss, or gloss. If the item will be handled often or cleaned regularly, pick the finish that best fits that use case rather than choosing by color name alone.
Plastic and other low-energy surfaces can vary a lot, so testing on the actual material is important before you commit to the full project. MyPerfectColor spray paint sticks well to most plastics, but using the MyPerfectColor primer can improve adhesion on difficult surfaces.
For SW6681 Butter Up, plan on proper surface prep and a test spray on the actual part whenever possible, especially if the item is smooth, flexible, or unfamiliar. That helps reduce the risk of adhesion problems and shows you how the finish will look on that specific plastic.
Confirm SW6681 Butter Up from a physical Sherwin Williams swatch or another known existing color reference before ordering. MyPerfectColor matches the original brand color standard, so the most important step is making sure the reference color is correct.
Do not rely on screen images alone, since displays and lighting can shift how SW6681 Butter Up appears. Once you verify the target color, you can order a MyPerfectColor custom match with more confidence.
MyPerfectColor has an original sample of the Sherwin Williams SW6681 Butter Up in its color archive. This enables us to make paint and verify that it matches the original.
Please note that if your material is not new then the paint may not work for touch up as your material has aged and is likely different than it was when new. Learn more about our color matching accuracy. If you need a touch up application, send us a part and we can create a touch up solution precisely matching the current color and sheen of your specific materials.
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To make spray paint matched to Sherwin Williams SW6681 Butter Up. MyPerfectColor uses an acrylic enamel which is a fast-drying durable coating suitable for interior or exterior use. MyPerfectColor custom spray paint enables you to conveniently achieve a professional spray-smooth finish in any color in any sheen. It sticks well to most surfaces including metal, plastics, powder-coatings, cabinets and primed or previously painted wood.
The 11oz spray will cover about 20 square feet per coat. Keep in mind that it is difficult to gauge how much spray you'll need as it is highly dependent on how it is applied. It is better to have too much than run short.
While MyPerfectColor can provide paint matched to the Sherwin Williams SW6681 Butter Up, we don't provide any crossover information because this is a subjective determination. Every paint company offers its own unique selection of colors and rarely does a color have an exact equivalent in another company's color collection, so determining which color is the best approximation is a judgement call.
However, under the color image on a color page there is a link that says "Explore Related Colors". Clicking this link displays colors with similar values and you can look for any colors from the company you want.
Keep in mind that this just shows similar colors based on the color values we have stored in our database. It doesn't mean it is the same or give any approximation about how close the color is. You can play around with the Hue, Lightness and Chroma sliders to expand the selection.