Smooth Like Butter DEFD24 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7CDA4, LRV 63 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Byrd Beige from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7CDA4 · DEFD24
Smooth Like Butter
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Like Butter Technical Profile
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Smooth Like Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Smooth Like 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-EdwardsSmooth Like Butter
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreByrd Beige
Byrd Beige
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
York Ivory
PPG
Nearly identical
Sweet Treats
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rubberband Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Biltmore Buff
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Goldilocks
Kilz
Nearly identical
Dried Plantain
Behr
Nearly identical
Good-Looking
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Hay
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Smooth Like Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Smooth Like Butter
#E7CDA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5BD75
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Smooth Like Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Smooth Like 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 Smooth Like 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.
Smooth Like Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Smooth Like Butter have?
Smooth Like 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 Smooth Like Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Smooth Like Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Smooth Like Butter are Byrd Beige by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), York Ivory by PPG (a near-identical match), Sweet Treats by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Smooth Like 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 Smooth Like Butter?
Smooth Like Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.3, 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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