Like Buttah

  • $77 Gallon
  • $3 Swatch
Rated 4.9 out of 5
Based on 81 reviews
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The cream of the crop. This warm, buttery beige adds a rich boost of flavor to any room you roll it in.

Like Buttah Gallons are available in both Wall Paint (Eggshell) and Trim Paint (Semi-gloss). Not sure yet? Sample it first with our Peel & Stick Swatches.

Like Buttah is included in the Whites & Lights and Bedroom Colors Swatch Kits.

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Zero Voc*
Superior Coverage
Greenguard Gold Certified
Washable & Scrubbable
Ultra Low Odor
Self Priming
Our zero VOC, GREENGUARD Gold certified Wall Paint and Trim Paint is 100% acrylic, self-priming, applies easily, covers in fewer coats and dries to a durable, mildew-resistant finish that washes with ease.

Like Buttah is a warm, creamy beige that lives in the space between a true white and a warm neutral. The warm undertone gives it a soft, buttery quality that reads cozy and inviting rather than stark, which is exactly what buyers mean when they describe wanting a step away from white. It behaves like an elevated neutral: versatile, flattering in any room, and warm enough to make everything around it feel intentional.

At an LRV of 75, Like Buttah reflects a generous amount of light and keeps rooms feeling bright, open, and airy while adding genuine warmth. One reviewer painted over deep red walls and said the creamy color made the room feel noticeably more spacious and open. Another used it in a bathroom and immediately planned to extend it into the bedroom, which captures how this type of warm neutral becomes a whole-home solution. Coverage is consistently praised throughout the reviews: thick, easy to apply, and clean-looking on the first coat.

The warm base pairs effortlessly with nearly any color, from crisp white trim to natural wood to deeper accent walls, which is why it appears in both the Whites & Lights and Bedroom Colors Swatch Kits. Whipped or Timeless on trim reads soft and cohesive. Like Buttah works in bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, and ceilings where a warm, welcoming cream is the goal. For something cooler and more sophisticated, Penthouse pulls greige. For a deeper, more obviously warm off-white, Timeless or No Filter steps up.

Best for: Bedrooms, bathrooms, living rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, ceilings, whole-home neutrals

Pairs best with: Whipped (warm white trim), Timeless (off-white trim), Neutral Territory (sandy beige companion), Flatiron (warm taupe accent)
Color family: Cream/beige (warm, buttery)

Undertone detail: Warm; gives the cream its soft, buttery quality rather than a cool, stark, or overtly yellow tone

LRV interpretation: 75, a high, light-reflective value that keeps rooms bright and airy while adding genuine warmth. Clare's warmest, lightest true neutral — a cream that reads a step above white

Lighting guidance: Natural daylight: soft, warm, and fresh. Warm or low light: reads even cozier. The warm undertone handles north-facing light well, keeping the space warm rather than cold or flat

Finish recommendation: Eggshell for walls and ceilings; Semi-Gloss for trim and doors for clean, dimensional contrast

Complementary Clare colors: Whipped, Timeless, Neutral Territory, Flatiron, Penthouse

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Our Wall and Trim paint is suited for a variety of interior surfaces. Create dimension by pairing eggshell walls with semi-gloss trim for a sophisticated look that’s totally designer-approved.

Wall Paint
(Perfect Eggshell finish)

A beautiful, barely-there sheen.

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Walls but works for any interior surface.

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(Subtle Semi-gloss finish)

A subtly radiant sheen.

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Best for:

Trim, doors, cabinets and high-use areas like mudrooms.

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How does Like Buttah look in natural light vs. artificial light?

Like Buttah holds its soft, warm cream character across lighting conditions and shifts more gently than most colors at this LRV. In bright, natural daylight, the warm undertone reads clearly and the cream looks soft and fresh. Under warm incandescent or LED lighting in the evening, it deepens slightly and reads even cozier. The warm base is particularly effective in rooms with limited natural light, where it keeps the space feeling warm rather than cold or flat. Sampling in the actual space before committing to a full gallon is always recommended, which is why Clare offers peel-and-stick swatches.

How does Like Buttah compare to other similar Clare shades?

For shades adjacent to Like Buttah, consider Timeless, which reads as an off-white with slightly deeper cream undertones, or Whipped, which is Clare's warmest white with a full, rich warmth. For buyers who want the neutral territory with more gray, Penthouse pulls greige and reads more sophisticated and airy. Like Buttah sits between a warm white and a true cream neutral, making it the pick for buyers who want warmth without obvious color. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches make it easy to compare these warm neutrals side by side in your space before committing.

What Clare paint color is best for a small bedroom?

For small bedrooms, high-LRV colors (LRV 55 and above) open up the space and make it feel larger. Clare On Point, Whipped and Timeless all work well in smaller bedrooms. Soft warm neutrals in the greige and warm beige families add coziness without closing the space in. For small bedrooms where drama is the goal, low-LRV colors like Deep Dive or Current Mood work beautifully when balanced with strong light sources and light-colored furnishings.

What is the best way to choose between similar paint colors?

Sampling in the actual room is the single most reliable way to choose between similar colors. Paint colors shift depending on the room's light exposure, ceiling height, furnishings, and flooring. Clare's peel-and-stick swatches allow direct comparison of multiple colors on the wall without the mess of traditional paint samples. Observe each swatch at different times of day and under both natural and artificial light before making a final decision.

What paint color works best in a north-facing room?

North-facing rooms receive indirect, cooler light throughout the day, which can make cool-toned paint colors appear flatter or grayer than expected. Warm-toned paints, particularly those in the greige, warm white, and warm neutral families, perform best in north-facing rooms by counteracting the coolness of the light. High-LRV colors also help brighten spaces that lack direct sun.
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Reviewed by Angeline E C.
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Love the color

Great coverage and just a perfect color if you want a step away from white. we love it

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Lovely color, excellent paint

My son used Like Buttah in his home and recommended it to me. I absolutely love it! The color is so soft. I’m using it on walls that are red and it is amazing how the softer color opens up the whole room. I’m planning to use it in the ceiling as well. I’ve also found other Clare paints that I love so I will be ordering again. The paint itself is excellent. It is thick and sticks very well. Coverage is very good and easy to apply.

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Spreads easy

No smell.

Quick drying .

Excellent customer service….

Best part… BLACK OWNED

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The Perfect Neutral

The coverage of this paint is simply perfect. Clean, easy application, makes everything look crisp and new.

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Beautiful color

Beautiful, calming color . Painted my bathroom and I’m about to paint my bedroom in the same color

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