Ref. #FFDC9D · 300A-3
Melted Butter
77%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melted Butter Technical Profile
What color is Melted Butter? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #FFDC9D. Colors similar to Melted Butter include Dunn-Edwards Valley Flower, Hirshfield's Jonquil, Hirshfield's Essentially Bright. Melted Butter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With a Light Reflectance Value of 77, Melted Butter reflects a generous amount of light, making it well-suited for north-facing rooms or smaller spaces that benefit from extra brightness. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Melted Butter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Valley Flower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Jonquil
Hirshfield's
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
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Melted Butter from other brands?
The closest matches are Valley Flower by Dunn-Edwards (#FFDD9D), Jonquil by Hirshfield's (#FFDC9F), Essentially Bright by Hirshfield's (#FFDE9F). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Melted Butter?
Melted Butter has an LRV of 77.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.