Ref. #A9864E · LE290-02
Apple Butter
26%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Apple Butter Technical Profile
What color is Apple Butter? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #A9864E. Colors similar to Apple Butter include Hirshfield's Golden Cadillac, PPG Pumpkin Spice, Vista Paint Golden Cadillac. Apple Butter has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 26 gives Apple Butter depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. As a warm neutral, Apple Butter pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Apple Butter
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Apple Butter
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Apple Butter
#A9864E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A7AC7E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Apple Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Apple 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Apple Butter.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Apple Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Apple Butter have?
Apple Butter by Kilz has a neutral undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Apple Butter from other brands?
The closest matches are Golden Cadillac by Hirshfield's (#AC864B), Pumpkin Spice by PPG (#AC854E), Golden Cadillac by Vista Paint (#AA8647). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apple Butter?
Apple Butter has an LRV of 26.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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