Butternut Tree 3002-5B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C8935B, estimated 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.
Valspar · #C8935B · 3002-5B
Butternut Tree
34%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Butternut Tree Technical Profile
HEX Code#C8935B
RGB200, 147, 91
Estimated LRV33.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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#C98F57
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Colors That Work With Butternut Tree
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Butternut Tree from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Butternut Tree are Pumpkin Bread by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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