Buttered Croissant DEBN05 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #BBA18C, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #BBA18C · DEBN05
Buttered Croissant
38%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Croissant Technical Profile
HEX Code#BBA18C
RGB187, 161, 140
Estimated LRV37.9
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Buttered Croissant
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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
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Croissant
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Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Croissant Room Palettes
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Buttered Croissant from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Croissant are Mocha Foam by Behr (a close digital match), Sensational Sand by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Broken Arrow by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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