Smooth Like Butter DEFD24 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #E7CDA4, estimated 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.
Dunn-Edwards · #E7CDA4 · DEFD24
Smooth Like Butter
63%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Smooth Like Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#E7CDA4
RGB231, 205, 164
Estimated LRV63.3
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandDunn-Edwards
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Colors That Work With Smooth Like Butter
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
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 close digital match), York Ivory by PPG (a close digital match), Sweet Treats by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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