Clarified Butter 3001-6B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F2D4AC, 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.
Ref. #F2D4AC · 3001-6B
Clarified Butter
69%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Clarified Butter Technical Profile
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Clarified Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Clarified Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparClarified Butter
Nearly identical
BehrPale Honey
Pale Honey
Behr
Nearly identical
Fine Sand
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Manila
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Inviting Ivory
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Beeswax Candle
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Coin Purse
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Just Peachy
PPG
Nearly identical
Amber Light
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Farrow's Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Clarified Butter
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
Pure 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
Similar Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Clarified Butter.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Clarified Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Clarified Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Clarified Butter are Pale Honey by Behr (a near-identical match), Fine Sand by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Manila by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Clarified Butter's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.