Butter Caramel HDC-CL-18A is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A67A4D, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Praline Cake from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A67A4D · HDC-CL-18A
Butter Caramel
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Caramel Technical Profile
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Butter Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrButter Caramel
Nearly identical
ValsparPraline Cake
Praline Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Burnt Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crazy Horse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pecan
PPG
Very similar
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Chicken Coop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Caramel
#A67A4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAB7B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Caramel 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 Butter Caramel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Caramel have?
Butter Caramel by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butter Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Caramel are Praline Cake by Valspar (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Burnt Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butter Caramel'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 Butter Caramel?
Butter Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Related Reading
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 Butter Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.