Ref. #C7A176 · 270F-4
Peanut Butter
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Peanut Butter Technical Profile
What color is Peanut Butter? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #C7A176. Colors similar to Peanut Butter include Valspar Buckskin Pony, Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel, PPG Outback. Peanut Butter has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Peanut Butter depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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 Peanut Butter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Roxbury Caramel
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Outback
PPG
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vintage Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Peanut Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Peanut Butter
#C7A176
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B37F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Peanut Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Peanut 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 Peanut 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.
Peanut Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Peanut Butter have?
Peanut Butter by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Peanut Butter from other brands?
The closest matches are Buckskin Pony by Valspar (#C8A173), Roxbury Caramel by Benjamin Moore (#CBA479), Outback by PPG (#C9A375). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Peanut Butter?
Peanut Butter has an LRV of 38.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Peanut Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.