Butterscotch Amber MQ2-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D1AD90, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cliff Brown from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D1AD90 · MQ2-4
Butterscotch Amber
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butterscotch Amber Technical Profile
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Butterscotch Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterscotch Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrButterscotch Amber
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCliff Brown
Cliff Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Blonde Lace
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Blonde Lace
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cosy Chair
Valspar
Nearly identical
Winthrop Peach
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Peanut Shell
Kilz
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Frost
PPG
Nearly identical
Tower Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Vanilla Crème
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Templeton Pink
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterscotch Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterscotch Amber
#D1AD90
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B080
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterscotch Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterscotch Amber 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 Butterscotch Amber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterscotch Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterscotch Amber have?
Butterscotch Amber by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butterscotch Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterscotch Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterscotch Amber are Cliff Brown by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Blonde Lace by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Blonde Lace by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterscotch Amber'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 Butterscotch Amber?
Butterscotch Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.5, 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
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butterscotch Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.