Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #CCA57A, 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.
Ref. #CCA57A · HDC-AC-13
Butter Nut
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Nut Technical Profile
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Butter Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrButter Nut
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreRoxbury Caramel
Roxbury Caramel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Outback
PPG
Nearly identical
Vintage Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Supreme Bean
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rustic Rye
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raw Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Nut
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
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Nut 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 Nut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butter Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Nut are Roxbury Caramel by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Outback by PPG (a near-identical match), Acorn Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Nut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.