Butter Rum PPU4-03 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C38551, estimated LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pronghorn from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #C38551 · PPU4-03
Butter Rum
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Rum Technical Profile
HEX Code#C38551
RGB195, 133, 81
Estimated LRV29.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Butter Rum
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Rum
#C38551
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B47B
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Rum
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Rum 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 Rum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Rum have?
Butter Rum 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 Rum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Rum are Pronghorn by Valspar (a close digital match), Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Canyon Sun by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Butter Rum'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 Rum?
Butter Rum has a estimated lightness value of 29.0, 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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