Ref. #BFA270 · DE6159
Bread Pudding
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Bread Pudding Technical Profile
What color is Bread Pudding? It's a medium warm brown with the hex code #BFA270. Colors similar to Bread Pudding include MPC Forty-Niner Gold Met., Behr Almond Toast, MPC Powder Gold Met.. Bread Pudding has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 38 gives Bread Pudding depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Bread Pudding 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 Bread Pudding
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Forty-Niner Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
Almond Toast
Behr
Nearly identical
Buffalo Hide
PPG
Nearly identical
Silence is Golden
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Silence Is Golden
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Grenada Hills Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Empire Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Golden Popover
Valspar
Nearly identical
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bread Pudding
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bread Pudding
#BFA270
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAB082
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bread Pudding
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bread Pudding 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Bread Pudding.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bread Pudding — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bread Pudding have?
Bread Pudding by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Bread Pudding from other brands?
The closest matches are Forty-Niner Gold Met. by MPC (#C3A474), Almond Toast by Behr (#BCA16C), Powder Gold Met. by MPC (#C1A577). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bread Pudding?
Bread Pudding has an LRV of 38.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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