Burnt Butter DET483 is a brown paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #A47C53, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #A47C53 · DET483
Burnt Butter
23%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#A47C53
RGB164, 124, 83
Estimated LRV22.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Burnt Butter
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Burnt Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Butter are Caramel Mountain by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Burnt Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.