Apple Butter 15-02 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #996F45, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Coppertone from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #996F45 · 15-02
Apple Butter
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Apple Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Apple Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGApple Butter
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCoppertone
Coppertone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Aged Whisky
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Olympic Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
El Caramelo
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Fallen Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Autumn Surprise
Valspar
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Gathered
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Apple Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Apple Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Apple Butter are Coppertone by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Aged Whisky by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Fort Sumner Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Apple Butter'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 Apple Butter?
Apple Butter has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, 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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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.