Butterscotch Drop 214-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #CE9F6A, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Summer In The City from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CE9F6A · 214-4DB
Butterscotch Drop
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butterscotch Drop Technical Profile
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Butterscotch Drop in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterscotch Drop in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyButterscotch Drop
Nearly identical
BehrSummer In The City
Summer In The City
Behr
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Bonfire Toffee
Valspar
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Root Beer Float
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cinnamon Toast
Vista Paint
Very similar
Bleached Maple
PPG
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Harvest Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterscotch Drop
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterscotch Drop
#CE9F6A
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6B87A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterscotch Drop
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterscotch Drop 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Butterscotch Drop.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterscotch Drop — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterscotch Drop have?
Butterscotch Drop by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Butterscotch Drop in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterscotch Drop from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterscotch Drop are Summer In The City by Behr (a near-identical match), Golden Aura by Behr (a near-identical match), Fresh Croissant by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterscotch Drop'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 Butterscotch Drop?
Butterscotch Drop has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.0, 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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Why Butterscotch Drop's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.