Buttered Croissant DEBN05 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BBA18C, LRV 38 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mocha Foam from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BBA18C · DEBN05
Buttered Croissant
38%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Croissant Technical Profile
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Buttered Croissant in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Croissant in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsButtered Croissant
Nearly identical
BehrMocha Foam
Mocha Foam
Behr
Nearly identical
Sensational Sand
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Broken Arrow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Sanded Grout
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Worsted Tan
PPG
Very similar
Boulder Beige
Valspar
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Swiss Cream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mochatini
Kilz
Very similar
Nankeen
Hirshfield's
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Croissant
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Croissant
#BBA18C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Croissant
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Croissant 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 Buttered Croissant.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttered Croissant — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Croissant have?
Buttered Croissant by Dunn-Edwards has a neutral 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 Buttered Croissant in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Croissant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Croissant are Mocha Foam by Behr (a near-identical match), Sensational Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Broken Arrow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Croissant'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 Buttered Croissant?
Buttered Croissant has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.9, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Croissant's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.