Bold Butterscotch 12-08 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #E6B570, estimated 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.
PPG · #E6B570 · 12-08
Bold Butterscotch
51%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Bold Butterscotch Technical Profile
HEX Code#E6B570
RGB230, 181, 112
Estimated LRV51.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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#E5B572
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#E4B370
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#E6B771
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Tropical Dream
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#E6B76F
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#EBB875
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#E7B576
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Colors That Work With Bold Butterscotch
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Bold Butterscotch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Bold Butterscotch are Pyramid Gold by Behr (a close digital match), Eye of the Tiger by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tropical Dream by Hirshfield's (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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