Ref. #C38551 · PPU4-03
Butter Rum
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Rum Technical Profile
What color is Butter Rum? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #C38551. Colors similar to Butter Rum include Valspar Pronghorn, Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber, MPC Orange Gold Met.. Butter Rum has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 29 gives Butter Rum depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Butter Rum 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 Rum
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Pronghorn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rookwood Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Orange Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Ginger Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Broomstick
PPG
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butterscotch Glaze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Rum
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
Pure 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
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 Rum.
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 Rum — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Rum have?
Butter Rum by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Butter Rum from other brands?
The closest matches are Pronghorn by Valspar (#BF8655), Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (#C08650), Orange Gold Met. by MPC (#BD8553). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butter Rum?
Butter Rum has an LRV of 29.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter Rum's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.