Ref. #E7B479 · LD160-02
Butterscotch Sauce
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butterscotch Sauce Technical Profile
What color is Butterscotch Sauce? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E7B479. Colors similar to Butterscotch Sauce include Dunn-Edwards Paloma Tan, Vista Paint Mom's Apple Pie, Behr Terra Sol. Butterscotch Sauce has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Butterscotch Sauce sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Butterscotch Sauce
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Butterscotch Sauce from other brands?
The closest matches are Paloma Tan by Dunn-Edwards (#E9B679), Mom's Apple Pie by Vista Paint (#E8B67E), Terra Sol by Behr (#E7B37C). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Butterscotch Sauce?
Butterscotch Sauce has an LRV of 51.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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