Butternut Wood 710D-6 is a neutral paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #6D6A4A, LRV 17 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Olive Orchard from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #6D6A4A · 710D-6
Butternut Wood
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butternut Wood Technical Profile
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Butternut Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butternut Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrButternut Wood
Nearly identical
PPGOlive Orchard
Olive Orchard
PPG
Nearly identical
Anchorage Jacket
Kilz
Nearly identical
Ol' Moss Green
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Summer's End
Valspar
Very similar
Old School
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sterling Forest
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Georgia on My Mind
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bancha
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Secret Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Glass .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Oakmoss
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Reed Green
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butternut Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butternut Wood
#6D6A4A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#798C5E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butternut Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butternut Wood 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 Butternut Wood.
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Cross-brand colors in the neutral family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butternut Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butternut Wood have?
Butternut Wood by Behr has a neutral undertone and sits in the neutral color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butternut Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butternut Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butternut Wood are Olive Orchard by PPG (a near-identical match), Anchorage Jacket by Kilz (a near-identical match), Ol' Moss Green by Dutch Boy (a very close match) — the best options for getting Butternut Wood'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 Butternut Wood?
Butternut Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butternut Wood's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.