Butter Caramel HDC-CL-18A is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #A67A4D, estimated 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.
Behr · #A67A4D · HDC-CL-18A
Butter Caramel
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Caramel Technical Profile
HEX Code#A67A4D
RGB166, 122, 77
Estimated LRV22.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Butter Caramel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Butter Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Caramel are Praline Cake by Valspar (a close digital match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Burnt Butter by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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