Behr Butter Nut HDC-AC-13
| Code: | HDC-AC-13 |
| 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.
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What are Behr Butter Nut undertones?
The undertone of Butter Nut can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.
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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
cool
With a hue of 33° thisYellowrefers 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 expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color..
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
- Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
- Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
- Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
- Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.
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.
How light temperature affects Butter Nut
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Butter Nut:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HDC-AC-13
Butter Nut
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Butter Nut with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 213, such as Behr Icicles and Shaved Ice.
LRV of Butter Nut
Butter Nut has an LRV of 40.95% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 40.95%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #cba578 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 203, 165, 120 | |
| RGB Percent | 79.61%, 64.71%, 47.06% | |
| HSV | Hue: 33° Saturation: 40.89% Value: 79.61% | |
| HSL | hsl(33, 44, 63) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 18.72 Yellow: 40.89 Key: 20.39 | |
| YIQ | Y: 171.232 I: 37.105 Q: -5.966 | |
| XYZ | X: 41.475 Y: 40.965 Z: 23.487 | |
| CIE Lab | L:70.151 a:7.902 b:28.591 | |
| CIE Luv | L:70.151 u:27.854 v:35.756 | |
| Decimal | 13346168 | |
| Hunter Lab | 64.004, 3.662, 23.046 | |
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