Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCA57A, estimated LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roxbury Caramel from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #CCA57A · HDC-AC-13
Butter Nut
41%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#CCA57A
RGB204, 165, 122
Estimated LRV41.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Butter Nut
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Nut
#CCA57A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Nut
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Nut Room Palettes
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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 Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Nut have?
Butter Nut by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange 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 Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Nut are Roxbury Caramel by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Outback by PPG (a close digital match), Acorn Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Butter Nut'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 Nut?
Butter Nut has a estimated lightness value of 41.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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