Ref. #EFBB3B · 3005-3A
Buttered Toffee
54%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Buttered Toffee Technical Profile
What color is Buttered Toffee? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #EFBB3B. Colors similar to Buttered Toffee include Dunn-Edwards Sunflower, Vista Paint Devonshire, Behr Bling Bling. Buttered Toffee has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 54, Buttered Toffee sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. 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. 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.
Colors Similar to Buttered Toffee
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Buttered Toffee from other brands?
The closest matches are Sunflower by Dunn-Edwards (#F0BE3A), Devonshire by Vista Paint (#F2BA2B), Bling Bling by Behr (#F4BA2A). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Buttered Toffee?
Buttered Toffee has an LRV of 54.2, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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