Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Butterscotch |
| SKU | 2157-30 |
| Hex | #D89050 |
| RGB | 216, 144, 80 |
| HSL | 28°, 64%, 58% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Butterscotch
Butterscotch sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Butterscotch is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Butterscotch within Benjamin Moore's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D89050 in HSL space. Pair Butterscotch with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Benjamin Moore Butterscotch Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Butterscotch from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Benjamin Moore 2157-30 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterscotch
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Serape (SW 6656), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butterscotch without repainting risk. See the full Serape swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Behr, the closest color to Butterscotch is Spiced Pumpkin (PMD-80) — very close at ΔE 2.65, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Spiced Pumpkin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Valspar, the closest color to Butterscotch is Autumn Spice (3003-5B) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33.7 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Autumn Spice swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Butterscotch
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Butterscotch. The nearest is Carrot Cake (PPG1198-5) at ΔE 3.82 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Carrot Cake swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Glidden, the closest color to Butterscotch is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Butterscotch is Golden Meadow (213-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterscotch
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Butterscotch is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Butterscotch
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Butterscotch is Brushed Clay (DE5243). At ΔE 0.99 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Brushed Clay and you'll get the same color. See the full Brushed Clay swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Butterscotch
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Butterscotch. The nearest is Impulse (0989) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Butterscotch is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Butterscotch
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Butterscotch is Live Wire (C2-574) — very close at ΔE 2.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Butterscotch
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Butterscotch. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.33 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Butterscotch
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Butterscotch. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.5 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Butterscotch
At Kompozit, the closest color to Butterscotch is Impulse (0989) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Impulse swatch →