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Bold Butterscotch
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bold Butterscotch Technical Profile
What color is Bold Butterscotch? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #E6B570. Colors similar to Bold Butterscotch include Benjamin Moore Eye of the Tiger, Hirshfield's Tropical Dream, Behr Pyramid Gold. Bold Butterscotch has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 51, Bold Butterscotch 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 Bold Butterscotch
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pyramid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Classical Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Pommery Mustard
Kilz
Nearly identical
Paloma Tan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Afternoon Stroll
Valspar
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Bold Butterscotch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Bold Butterscotch
#E6B570
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDC46E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Bold Butterscotch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Bold Butterscotch 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 Bold Butterscotch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Bold Butterscotch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Bold Butterscotch have?
Bold Butterscotch by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Bold Butterscotch from other brands?
The closest matches are Eye of the Tiger by Benjamin Moore (#E4B370), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (#E6B771), Pyramid Gold by Behr (#E6B473). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Bold Butterscotch?
Bold Butterscotch has an LRV of 51.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Bold Butterscotch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.