Butter CC-260 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D6C9A7, LRV 56 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Knit Cardigan from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6C9A7 · CC-260
Butter
56%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Technical Profile
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Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreButter
Nearly identical
Vista PaintKnit Cardigan
Knit Cardigan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Knit Cardigan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Soft Bronze Glow
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Welcome Walkway
Behr
Nearly identical
Farm Eggs
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Ancestral Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dakota Trail
Valspar
Very similar
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Season'S Change
Kilz
Very similar
Stone .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter
#D6C9A7
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A5AF83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to 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.
Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter have?
Butter by Benjamin Moore 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 Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter are Knit Cardigan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Knit Cardigan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Gabriel's Light by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting 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 Butter?
Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 56.3, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.