Butterscotch Mousse 0249 is a brown paint color from Hirshfield's. It has a hex value of #A97D54, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butterscotch Mousse from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A97D54 · 0249
Butterscotch Mousse
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butterscotch Mousse Technical Profile
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Butterscotch Mousse in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterscotch Mousse in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Hirshfield'sButterscotch Mousse
Nearly identical
Vista PaintButterscotch Mousse
Butterscotch Mousse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Glazed Pear
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Burnt Butter
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Vintage Brass
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Butter Caramel
Behr
Nearly identical
Praline Cake
Valspar
Nearly identical
Treasure Hunt
PPG
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Brown Bag
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterscotch Mousse
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterscotch Mousse
#A97D54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAC83
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterscotch Mousse
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterscotch Mousse 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 Hirshfield's Colors
Other Hirshfield's colors close to Butterscotch Mousse.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butterscotch Mousse — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterscotch Mousse have?
Butterscotch Mousse by Hirshfield's has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butterscotch Mousse in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterscotch Mousse from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterscotch Mousse are Butterscotch Mousse by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Glazed Pear by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dark Mustard by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterscotch Mousse'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 Mousse?
Butterscotch Mousse has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 23.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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