Almond Butter MQ2-23 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D6C3A6, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Garden Country from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C3A6 · MQ2-23
Almond Butter
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Almond Butter Technical Profile
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Almond Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Almond Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAlmond Butter
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGarden Country
Garden Country
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gardenia
Valspar
Nearly identical
Believable Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Hazelwood
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Classic Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Richmond Bisque
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Star of the Garden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cord
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Tea With Cream
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Almond Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Almond Butter
#D6C3A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ABB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Almond Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Almond Butter Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Almond Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Almond Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Almond Butter have?
Almond Butter by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Almond Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Almond Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Almond Butter are Garden Country by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pale Beach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Gardenia by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Almond Butter's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Almond Butter?
Almond Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Almond Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.