Ref. #A67A4D · HDC-CL-18A
Butter Caramel
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Caramel Technical Profile
What color is Butter Caramel? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A67A4D. Colors similar to Butter Caramel include Valspar Praline Cake, Vista Paint Butterscotch Mousse, Benjamin Moore Graham Cracker. Butter Caramel has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 23, Butter Caramel 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, Butter Caramel 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 Butter Caramel
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Praline Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Crazy Horse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Caramelized Pecan
PPG
Very similar
Driftwood
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Honeyed Gold Met.
MPC
Very similar
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Butter Caramel from other brands?
The closest matches are Praline Cake by Valspar (#A4794D), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (#A87C51), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (#A57D50). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butter Caramel?
Butter Caramel has an LRV of 22.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.