Butternut 6389 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #CC9B5C, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hammered Gold from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CC9B5C · 6389
Butternut
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butternut Technical Profile
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Butternut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butternut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsButternut
Nearly identical
BehrHammered Gold
Hammered Gold
Behr
Nearly identical
Bran Muffin
PPG
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Massicot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Honey Beehive
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Poseidon's Gold
Valspar
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butterscotch Drop
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butternut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butternut
#CC9B5C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B5B979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butternut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butternut 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Butternut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butternut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butternut have?
Butternut by Sherwin-Williams 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 Butternut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butternut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butternut are Hammered Gold by Behr (a near-identical match), Bran Muffin by PPG (a near-identical match), Aztec Yellow by Kilz (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Butternut'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 Butternut?
Butternut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.1, 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.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Butternut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.