Ref. #7F594A · 2095-30
Butternut Brown
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butternut Brown Technical Profile
What color is Butternut Brown? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #7F594A. Colors similar to Butternut Brown include Behr Iron Oxide, Hirshfield's Burnt Umber, Dunn-Edwards Roxy Brown. Butternut Brown has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 12, Butternut Brown creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Butternut Brown pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Butternut Brown
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butternut Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butternut Brown
#7F594A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#978C65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butternut Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butternut Brown 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 Butternut Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butternut Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butternut Brown have?
Butternut Brown by Benjamin Moore has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Butternut Brown from other brands?
The closest matches are Iron Oxide by Behr (#7F5749), Burnt Umber by Hirshfield's (#7D5A4D), Roxy Brown by Dunn-Edwards (#7A5546). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butternut Brown?
Butternut Brown has an LRV of 12.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butternut Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.