Butterscotch Amber by Behr paint color
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Ref. #D1AD90 · MQ2-4

Butterscotch Amber

46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Butterscotch Amber Technical Profile

HEX Code#D1AD90
RGB209, 173, 144
LRV45.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Fossil Tan

Complement

Calm Tint

Butterscotch Amber Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Butternut Wood

Pop

Fall Foliage

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Artful Magenta

Pop

Laurel Tree

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Tealish

Pop

Liberty

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Butterscotch Amber.

Gathering Place

Behr · PPF-42

#CDAF91

Tropical Tan

Behr · PWL-84

#CBB391

Pink Ginger

Behr · PPU2-8

#CFA798

Sienna Buff

Behr · PMD-76

#CDA589

Creamy Nougat

Behr · PPH-10

#D4B88F

Turr0n Cremoso

Behr · PPH-10 (HISP)

#D4B88F

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Earthy Cane

PPG · 1103-4

#C5B28B

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Orange Froth

Benjamin Moore · 151

#FFDAA0

Sweet Butter

Benjamin Moore · 171

#FDDC95

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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