Butter Pecan 2165-70 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F9F2E2, LRV 86 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Whiskers from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F9F2E2 · 2165-70
Butter Pecan
86%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Butter Pecan Technical Profile
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Butter Pecan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butter Pecan 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 Pecan
Nearly identical
Vista PaintWhiskers
Whiskers
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Swan White
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet Coconut Milk
Behr
Nearly identical
Mayo
Kilz
Nearly identical
Paperwhite
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Abstract White
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cream
RAL
Nearly identical
Pointing
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Aged Marble
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Warm Milk
Valspar
Nearly identical
White Chip
PPG
Nearly identical
Air .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butter Pecan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butter Pecan
#F9F2E2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1C171
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butter Pecan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butter Pecan 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 Pecan.
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 Pecan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butter Pecan have?
Butter Pecan 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 Pecan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butter Pecan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butter Pecan are Whiskers by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Villa Nor by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Abstract White by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butter Pecan'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 Pecan?
Butter Pecan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 85.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butter Pecan's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.