Spiced Butternut 310B-5 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFC861, LRV 67 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Grilled Cheese from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC861 · 310B-5
Spiced Butternut
67%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Spiced Butternut Technical Profile
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Spiced Butternut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Spiced Butternut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSpiced Butternut
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sGrilled Cheese
Grilled Cheese
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Pot
PPG
Nearly identical
Grilled Cheese
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Happily Ever After
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Maple Taffy
Valspar
Nearly identical
Orange Delight
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Xanthous
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Butterfield
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Halo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Spiced Butternut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Spiced Butternut
#FFC861
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Spiced Butternut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Spiced Butternut 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 Spiced Butternut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Spiced Butternut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Spiced Butternut have?
Spiced Butternut 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 Spiced Butternut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Spiced Butternut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Spiced Butternut are Grilled Cheese by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Honey Pot by PPG (a near-identical match), Grilled Cheese by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Spiced Butternut'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 Spiced Butternut?
Spiced Butternut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 67.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Spiced Butternut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.