Scarlet Butter 8002-10A is a red paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F9D9D0, 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.
Ref. #F9D9D0 · 8002-10A
Scarlet Butter
74%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Scarlet Butter Technical Profile
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Scarlet Butter in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Scarlet Butter in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparScarlet Butter
Nearly identical
BehrPaper Heart
Paper Heart
Behr
Nearly identical
Rogue Bluff
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Strawberry Whip
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pale Pink Satin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Pink Halite
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Orange Bloom
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cool Cantaloupe
PPG
Nearly identical
Cake Pop
Kilz
Nearly identical
Comical Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Calamine
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Scarlet Butter
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
Pure 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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Scarlet Butter in your own space before committing.
What colors match Scarlet Butter from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Scarlet Butter are Paper Heart by Behr (a near-identical match), Rogue Bluff by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Strawberry Whip by Hirshfield's (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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.
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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.