Bold Butterscotch 12-08 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6B570, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pyramid Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E6B570 · 12-08
Bold Butterscotch
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bold Butterscotch Technical Profile
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Bold Butterscotch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Bold Butterscotch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGBold Butterscotch
Nearly identical
BehrPyramid Gold
Pyramid Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Eye of the Tiger
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
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
Beyond Earth
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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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.
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Bold Butterscotch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Bold Butterscotch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bold Butterscotch are Pyramid Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Eye of the Tiger by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Bold Butterscotch'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 Bold Butterscotch?
Bold Butterscotch 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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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.