Buttered Toffee 3005-3A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #EFBB3B, LRV 54 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunflower from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFBB3B · 3005-3A
Buttered Toffee
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Toffee Technical Profile
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Buttered Toffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Buttered Toffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparButtered Toffee
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSunflower
Sunflower
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lizard Breath
Behr
Nearly identical
Devonshire
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Luminous Days
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Warm Fuzzies
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Rayo de Sol
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Golden Rae
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Warmed Yellow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Signal Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Buttered Toffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Buttered Toffee
#EFBB3B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7CD65
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Buttered Toffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Buttered Toffee 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 Toffee.
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 Toffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Buttered Toffee have?
Buttered Toffee by Valspar has a neutral 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 Toffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Buttered Toffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Buttered Toffee are Sunflower by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Lizard Breath by Behr (a near-identical match), Devonshire by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Buttered Toffee'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 Toffee?
Buttered Toffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Buttered Toffee's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.