Color spec
| Brand | Dunn-Edwards |
| Name | Butterscotch Syrup |
| SKU | DE5298 |
| Hex | #D9A05F |
| RGB | 217, 160, 95 |
| HSL | 32°, 62%, 61% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup
Butterscotch Syrup sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, 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 Syrup 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Dunn-Edwards colors
closest in the Dunn-Edwards deckThe nearest shades to Butterscotch Syrup within Dunn-Edwards'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 #D9A05F in HSL space. Pair Butterscotch Syrup 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.
Dunn-Edwards Butterscotch Syrup Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Butterscotch Syrup 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 Dunn-Edwards DE5298 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butterscotch Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Ceremonial Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
The closest Behr equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup is Amber Brew (MQ4-10). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). If Behr is your counter, order Amber Brew and you'll get the same color. See the full Amber Brew swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Butterscotch Syrup is Grand Canyon (118) — very close at ΔE 3.45, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Grand Canyon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Valspar's nearest match is Safari Sun (3004-5B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butterscotch Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Butterscotch Syrup. The nearest is Wright Gold (FLLW568) at ΔE 4.94 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
At Glidden, the closest color to Butterscotch Syrup is Gingerglow (10YY 42/460) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gingerglow swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Butterscotch Syrup is Butterscotch Drop (214-4DB) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Drop swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Celebration Gold (HGSW 2143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butterscotch Syrup without repainting risk. See the full Celebration Gold swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Butterscotch Syrup. The nearest is Cane (NO. 53) at ΔE 4.73 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Butterscotch Syrup. The nearest is Angel Food Cake (0913) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Hirshfield's's nearest match is India Trade (H0015), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.52). It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butterscotch Syrup without repainting risk. See the full India Trade swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Butterscotch Syrup is Oscar (C2-604) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oscar swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
At Annie Sloan, the closest color to Butterscotch Syrup is Arles (ARLES) — very close at ΔE 3.29, though not an exact twin. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 44 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Butterscotch Syrup
Kompozit has no exact twin of Butterscotch Syrup. The nearest is Spice Cookie (0996) at ΔE 4.04 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →