Buttered Hazelnut 3001-3C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #ECB276, LRV 51 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Surprise Amber from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #ECB276 · 3001-3C
Buttered Hazelnut
51%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Buttered Hazelnut Technical Profile
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Buttered Hazelnut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Hazelnut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparButtered Hazelnut
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsSurprise Amber
Surprise Amber
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Gourd
Behr
Nearly identical
Yucatan
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sirena Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butterscotch Sauce
Kilz
Nearly identical
Mom's Apple Pie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Colorado Dawn
PPG
Very similar
Beeswax
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bacon Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Hazelnut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Hazelnut
#ECB276
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C7C76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Buttered Hazelnut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Hazelnut 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Buttered Hazelnut.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Buttered Hazelnut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Hazelnut have?
Buttered Hazelnut by Valspar 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 Buttered Hazelnut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Hazelnut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Hazelnut are Surprise Amber by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Autumn Gourd by Behr (a near-identical match), Yucatan by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Hazelnut'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 Buttered Hazelnut?
Buttered Hazelnut 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 Buttered Hazelnut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.