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Butterscotch

36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Butterscotch 2157-30 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D99151, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brushed Clay from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Butterscotch Technical Profile

HEX Code#D99151
RGB217, 145, 81
LRV35.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBenjamin Moore

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Butterscotch in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Butterscotch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →

Benjamin MooreButterscotch
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBrushed Clay

Brushed Clay

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Hazelnut Coffee

Valspar

Nearly identical

Stunning Gold

Behr

Nearly identical

Serape

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar

Polo Pony

PPG

Very similar

Gates of Gold

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Japonica

Vista Paint

Very similar

Horizon Sun

Kilz

Very similar

Golden Meadow

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Clay .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Deep Orange

RAL

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Butterscotch

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Butterscotch

#D99151

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C0BE72

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Butterscotch

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Serape

Complement

Breathtaking Blue

Butterscotch Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Frosted Toffee

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Aged Bronze

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Pale Iris

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Bottle of Bordaux

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Classic Gray

Trim

Chantilly Lace

Accent

Geddy Verdigris

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Glowing Umber

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Brilliant Amber

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Pebble Bluff

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Castle Ridge

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Sweet Marzipan

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Pearly Violet

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Barely There

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Butterscotch — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Butterscotch have?
Butterscotch by Benjamin Moore 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 Butterscotch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterscotch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterscotch are Brushed Clay by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hazelnut Coffee by Valspar (a near-identical match), Stunning Gold by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterscotch'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 Butterscotch?
Butterscotch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.

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