Butterscotch Sauce LD160-02 is a orange paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #E7B479, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paloma Tan from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E7B479 · LD160-02
Butterscotch Sauce
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butterscotch Sauce Technical Profile
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Butterscotch Sauce in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butterscotch Sauce in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzButterscotch Sauce
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsPaloma Tan
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mom’s Apple Pie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Terra Sol
Behr
Nearly identical
Polvo de Oro
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spun Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gamboge
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Honey Hive
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Lion's Mane
PPG
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butterscotch Sauce
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butterscotch Sauce
#E7B479
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butterscotch Sauce
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butterscotch Sauce 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 Butterscotch Sauce.
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 Sauce — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butterscotch Sauce have?
Butterscotch Sauce by Kilz 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 Sauce in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butterscotch Sauce from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butterscotch Sauce are Paloma Tan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Mom’s Apple Pie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Terra Sol by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butterscotch Sauce'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 Sauce?
Butterscotch Sauce has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 51.0, 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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Why Butterscotch Sauce's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.