Scarlet Butter 8002-10A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9D9D0, estimated LRV 74 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Paper Heart from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #F9D9D0 · 8002-10A
Scarlet Butter
74%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Scarlet Butter Technical Profile
HEX Code#F9D9D0
RGB249, 217, 208
Estimated LRV74.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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 Familyred
BrandValspar
Test it in your room
Place physical samples beside your flooring and trim. Check them in daylight and with your evening lights before buying paint.
Use this color
Get this color
Some sample and supply links are affiliate links — if you buy through them, Paint Color HQ may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. It helps keep the site free.
Compare alternatives to Scarlet Butter
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Paper Heart
Behr
#FADAD1
Close digital match
Rogue Bluff
Vista Paint
#F7D8CE
Close digital match
Strawberry Whip
Hirshfield's
#F9D7CD
Close digital match
Pale Pink Satin
Benjamin Moore
#F8D8CD
Close digital match
Pink Halite
Dutch Boy
#F8DBD2
Close digital match
Soft Orange Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
#FFDCD2
Close digital match
Cool Cantaloupe
PPG
#F1D3CA
Close digital match
Cake Pop
Kilz
#F8D6D0
Close digital match
Comical Coral
Sherwin-Williams
#F3D1C8
Close digital match
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
#E6D1CB
Similar digital color
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
#F7DDE0
Visible digital difference
Comparing these brands? Order peel-and-stick samples of your top matches — Samplize buy 8 peel-and-stick samples, get 2 free.
Generated palette previews
Colors That Work With Scarlet Butter
These are generated digital colors, not named manufacturer paints. Use the palette tools to find paint candidates, then compare physical samples.
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Scarlet Butter
#F9D9D0
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8AE6A
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Scarlet Butter
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Scarlet 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 Scarlet Butter.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Scarlet Butter — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Scarlet Butter have?
Scarlet Butter by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red 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 Scarlet Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet Butter are Paper Heart by Behr (a close digital match), Rogue Bluff by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Strawberry Whip by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Scarlet 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 Scarlet Butter?
Scarlet Butter has a estimated lightness value of 74.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
Explore More with Scarlet Butter
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 Scarlet Butter's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.