Butternut Tree 3002-5B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8935B, LRV 34 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pumpkin Bread from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C8935B · 3002-5B
Butternut Tree
34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butternut Tree Technical Profile
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Butternut Tree in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Butternut Tree in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparButternut Tree
Nearly identical
BehrPumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Bread
Behr
Nearly identical
Harvest Bronze
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bosc Pear
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Tamed Lyon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Slightly Golden
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Bran Muffin
PPG
Very similar
Gates of Gold
Vista Paint
Very similar
Impulse
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Golden Sunrise
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Butternut Tree
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Butternut Tree
#C8935B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B77B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Butternut Tree
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Butternut Tree 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 Butternut Tree.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Butternut Tree — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Butternut Tree have?
Butternut Tree by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Butternut Tree in your own space before committing.
What colors match Butternut Tree from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butternut Tree are Pumpkin Bread by Behr (a near-identical match), Harvest Bronze by Benjamin Moore (a very close match), Bosc Pear by Sherwin-Williams (a very close match) — the best options for getting Butternut Tree'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 Tree?
Butternut Tree has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 33.9, 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 Tree's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.