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Ref. #C8935B · 3002-5B

Butternut Tree

34%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Butternut Tree Technical Profile

HEX Code#C8935B
RGB200, 147, 91
LRV33.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familybrown
BrandValspar

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Massicot

Complement

Come Sail Away

Butternut Tree Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Warm Fog

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Caramel Cream

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Quiet Mint

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Dazzle

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Woodland Wildflower

Trim

Ultra White

Accent

This Color

Pop

Blue Burst

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Valspar Colors

Other Valspar colors close to Butternut Tree.

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Patio Stone

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#D28A5B

Gingerbread

Valspar · 8002-22E

#C1904C

Bamboo Leaves

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#BC9F60

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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Light Roast

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Yule Log

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Audrey'S Auburn

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Oak Hollow

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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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