Butter Rum PPU4-3 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C38650, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Rookwood Amber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C38650 · PPU4-3
Butter Rum
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butter Rum Technical Profile
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Butter Rum in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Rum in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrButter Rum
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRookwood Amber
Rookwood Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pronghorn
Valspar
Nearly identical
Ginger Spice
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Glaze
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Broomstick
PPG
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sundae
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Butterscotch Glaze
Vista Paint
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Bar of Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Rum
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Rum
#C38650
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B57B
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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butter Rum in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Rum from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Rum are Rookwood Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pronghorn by Valspar (a near-identical match), Fancy Suede by Valspar (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.2, 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 Rum's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.