Melted Butter DE5313 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFCF53, LRV 67 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Canary Diamond from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFCF53 · DE5313
Melted Butter
67%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Melted Butter Technical Profile
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Melted Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Melted 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-EdwardsMelted Butter
Nearly identical
BehrCanary Diamond
Canary Diamond
Behr
Nearly identical
Golden Promise
Valspar
Nearly identical
Decisive Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Dandy Lion
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Fuzzy Navel
PPG
Nearly identical
Evening Star
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Nearly identical
Honeybee Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Imperial Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Melted Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Melted Butter
#FFCF53
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Melted Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Melted 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 Melted Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Melted Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Melted Butter have?
Melted Butter 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 Melted Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Melted Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Melted Butter are Canary Diamond by Behr (a near-identical match), Golden Promise by Valspar (a near-identical match), Decisive Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Melted 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 Melted Butter?
Melted Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 66.5, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Melted Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.