Ref. #996F45 · 15-02
Apple Butter
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Apple Butter Technical Profile
What color is Apple Butter? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #996F45. Colors similar to Apple Butter include Benjamin Moore Coppertone, Benjamin Moore Greenfield Pumpkin, Benjamin Moore Fort Sumner Tan. Apple Butter has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Apple Butter creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected 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
#996F45
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A3A36E
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 PPG Colors
Other PPG 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 PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Apple Butter from other brands?
The closest matches are Coppertone by Benjamin Moore (#976C42), Greenfield Pumpkin by Benjamin Moore (#9C724A), Fort Sumner Tan by Benjamin Moore (#9C724A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Apple Butter?
Apple Butter has an LRV of 18.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Apple Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.