Ref. #6D6A4A · 710D-6
Butternut Wood
17%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butternut Wood Technical Profile
What color is Butternut Wood? It's a deep warm neutral with the hex code #6D6A4A. Colors similar to Butternut Wood include PPG Olive Orchard, Kilz Anchorage Jacket, MPC Tuscan Olive. Butternut Wood has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Butternut Wood creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Butternut Wood 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 Butternut Wood
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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.
More neutral colors from other brands
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 belongs to the neutral color family.
What colors match Butternut Wood from other brands?
The closest matches are Olive Orchard by PPG (#6E6A4C), Anchorage Jacket by Kilz (#6F6A49), Tuscan Olive by MPC (#6E694B). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butternut Wood?
Butternut Wood has an LRV of 17.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.