Burnt Butter DET483 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A47C53, LRV 23 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Mountain from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A47C53 · DET483
Burnt Butter
23%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Butter Technical Profile
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Burnt Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnt Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsBurnt Butter
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCaramel Mountain
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Praline Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Butter Caramel
Behr
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Mousse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Knubby Burlap
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Cardboard
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Butter
#A47C53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAA80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Burnt Butter.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnt Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Butter have?
Burnt Butter by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burnt Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnt Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Butter are Caramel Mountain by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnt 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 Burnt Butter?
Burnt Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnt Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.