Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Butternut Tree |
| SKU | 3002-5B |
| Hex | #CA8C4D |
| RGB | 202, 140, 77 |
| HSL | 30°, 54%, 55% |
| LRV | 32 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Butternut Tree
Butternut Tree sits in the mid-range at LRV 32, 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.
Butternut Tree 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Butternut Tree within Valspar'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 #CA8C4D in HSL space. Pair Butternut Tree 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.
Valspar Butternut Tree Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Butternut Tree 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 Valspar 3002-5B directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Tassel (SW 6369), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Tassel swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Behr's nearest match is Pumpkin Bread (PMD-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.66). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Pumpkin Bread swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Venetian Gold (2158-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Venetian Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Butternut Tree
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Butternut Tree is Broomstick (PPG16-19) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Butternut Tree
At Glidden, the closest color to Butternut Tree is Broomstick (PPG16-19) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Broomstick swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bar of Gold (213-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Butternut Tree
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Butternut Tree is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Slightly Golden (DE5299), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.62). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Slightly Golden swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Butternut Tree. The nearest is Wet Sand (NO. 46) at ΔE 4.44 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Butterscotch Glaze (0990), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.22). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Butternut Tree without repainting risk. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Butternut Tree
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Butternut Tree is Morelia (C2-603) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 32) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morelia swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Butternut Tree
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Butternut Tree. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.78 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 32). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →