Butter Rum works as a warm neutral anchor — pairs cleanly with most existing palettes and reads forgiving across lighting conditions. At LRV 29 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it if you want a crisp, cool-modern look, or in rooms with heavy north light that can pull its warmth slightly muddy.
Ref. #C38650 · PPU4-3
Butter Rum
29%LRV Value
Butter Rum Technical Profile
What color is Behr Butter Rum (PPU4-3)? It's a deep warm brown — hex #C38650, LRV 29. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Butter Rum is Sherwin-Williams Rookwood Amber — a near-identical match on the wall, with Valspar Pronghorn and Valspar Fancy Suede also close. 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. As a deeper neutral, Butter Rum reads as a confident anchor — strongest on accent walls, cabinetry, and moody whole rooms that get enough natural light to keep it from going flat. 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. Deeper neutrals can read close to black in low light, so preview Butter Rum in the room's actual evening lighting, not just at midday.
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Colors Similar to Butter Rum
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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
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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.
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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
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Other Behr colors close to Butter Rum.
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butter Rum — Frequently Asked Questions
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). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Butter Rum's look in a brand your local store carries. Always 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. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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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.
Paint Sheen Guide
Flat, eggshell, satin, or semi-gloss — the right finish for Butter Rum depends on the room. Here's how to choose.