Creamy Butterscotch reads as warm and grounded — strong in kitchens, family rooms, and any space where warmth is the dominant mood you're after. At LRV 38 it carries real depth without going dark — a good choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Skip it in rooms that already run warm or get strong afternoon sun, where it can tip into an overpowering glow.
Ref. #D09A75 · 80YR 37/307
Creamy Butterscotch
38%LRV Value
Creamy Butterscotch Technical Profile
What color is PPG Creamy Butterscotch (80YR 37/307)? It's a medium warm orange — hex #D09A75, LRV 38. The closest cross-brand equivalent to Creamy Butterscotch is Vista Paint Vizcaino Desert — a near-identical match on the wall, with Benjamin Moore Italianate and Kilz Spiced Nectarine also close. Its LRV of 38 gives Creamy Butterscotch depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. 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. At mid saturation, this color sits at a flexible mid-point — bold enough to anchor a room without dominating, and pairs cleanly with both crisp and creamy whites. 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. At mid saturation the lighting shift is moderate but real — sample under both warm-bulb evening light and cool-daylight morning light before committing.
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Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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Colors That Work With Creamy Butterscotch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Butterscotch
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Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
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Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Creamy Butterscotch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy 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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Other PPG colors close to Creamy Butterscotch.
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Creamy Butterscotch — Frequently Asked Questions
What colors match Creamy Butterscotch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Butterscotch are Vizcaino Desert by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Italianate by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Spiced Nectarine by Kilz (a near-identical match). These are ranked with the CIEDE2000 color-difference formula, which scores how similar two colors actually look to the eye rather than matching them by name — so they're the best options for getting Creamy Butterscotch's look in a brand your local store carries. Always confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Creamy Butterscotch?
Creamy Butterscotch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white. That makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light. LRV is the most reliable guide to how light or dark a paint will read in a real room — more dependable than the swatch on your screen, which varies by monitor.
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