Melted Butter 300A-3 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFDC9D, LRV 77 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Jonquil from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFDC9D · 300A-3
Melted Butter
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melted Butter Technical Profile
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Melted Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melted Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrMelted Butter
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sJonquil
Jonquil
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Valley Flower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Essentially Bright
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Suntan Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
La Luna Amarilla
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Toasted Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Evening Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Creamy Surprises
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Fire Glow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melted Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melted Butter
#FFDC9D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melted Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melted Butter 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 Melted Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melted Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melted Butter have?
Melted Butter by Behr has a neutral 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 Melted Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melted Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melted Butter are Jonquil by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Valley Flower by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Essentially Bright by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melted Butter'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 Melted Butter?
Melted Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 77.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Melted Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.