Clarified Butter 3001-6B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2D4AC, estimated LRV 69 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pale Honey from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F2D4AC · 3001-6B
Clarified Butter
69%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Clarified Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2D4AC
RGB242, 212, 172
Estimated LRV68.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Clarified Butter
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Clarified Butter
#F2D4AC
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC66C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Clarified Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Clarified Butter 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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Clarified Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Clarified Butter have?
Clarified Butter by Valspar has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange 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 Clarified Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clarified Butter are Pale Honey by Behr (a close digital match), Fine Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Manila by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Clarified Butter'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 Clarified Butter?
Clarified Butter has a estimated lightness value of 68.9, 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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