Ref. #A57551 · S230-6
Burnt Toffee
21%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Toffee Technical Profile
What color is Burnt Toffee? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A57551. Colors similar to Burnt Toffee include Vista Paint Dodge Pole, PPG Cinnamon Twist, Sherwin-Williams Smokey Topaz. Burnt Toffee has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 21, Burnt Toffee creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Burnt Toffee pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Burnt Toffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Toffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Toffee
#A57551
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAA77F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Toffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt Toffee 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 Burnt Toffee.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Toffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Toffee have?
Burnt Toffee by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Burnt Toffee from other brands?
The closest matches are Dodge Pole by Vista Paint (#A27353), Cinnamon Twist by PPG (#9F7250), Smokey Topaz by Sherwin-Williams (#A57955). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Burnt Toffee?
Burnt Toffee has an LRV of 21.3, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnt Toffee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.