Behr Butter Nut HDC-AC-13

Color code:HDC-AC-13
Color name:Butter Nut
Brand:Behr

What color is Behr Butter Nut?

Welcome to a space bathed in the warm and inviting tones of Behr HDC-AC-13 Butter Nut. This rich and creamy color adds a touch of elegance and coziness to any room. Pair Butter Nut with deep greens to create a luxurious and sophisticated ambiance, or with soft blues for a tranquil and calming atmosphere. Whether used as an accent or as a main color, Butter Nut effortlessly complements earthy tones like terracotta and mustard, as well as metallic accents like gold and bronze. Elevate your space with the timeless charm of Butter Nut and create a harmonious and stylish interior.

What are Behr Butter Nut undertones?

Red is Behr Butter Nut undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#CBA578

RGB code:

203, 165, 120

Is Behr Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 33° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

HDC-AC-13 Butter Nut HSL code: 33, 44%, 63%

Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Butter Nut:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Complementary color scheme

Complementary color scheme

This color scheme is a combination of two colors that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect.

Color comparison

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 vs Gingersnap S270-5

Behr Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 vs Behr Gingersnap S270-5Open Butter Nut HDC-AC-13
LRV: 40.95%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 37.93%
Medium color
Temperature: warm

Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 vs Flax Straw S300-4

Behr Butter Nut HDC-AC-13 vs Behr Flax Straw S300-4Open Butter Nut HDC-AC-13
LRV: 40.95%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 42.81%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm