ColorplanBenjamin Moore Butterscotch Sundae (1147) is a deep beige with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 29. For trim, try Soft White (2170-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Beige |
| LRV | 29.0 (dark; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #BE8759 |
| RGB | 190, 135, 89 |
| HSL | 27°, 44%, 55% |
About Butterscotch Sundae
Butterscotch Sundae (1147) is a deep, medium-strength beige from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 29, Butterscotch Sundae absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterscotch Sundae's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. Next to Cognac Snifter (1148), it's lighter.
How Butterscotch Sundae changes with the light
Butterscotch Sundae has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Butterscotch Sundae's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Butterscotch Sundae will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Butterscotch Sundae can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Butterscotch Sundae will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Butterscotch Sundae in real homes
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Butterscotch Sundae equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.5
Also close: Persimmon (ΔE 9.5)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 8.1
Also close: Entrance Hall Pink (ΔE 8.2)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 8.7
Also close: Mars Red (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Butterscotch Sundae questions
What undertone does Butterscotch Sundae have?
Butterscotch Sundae has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Butterscotch Sundae's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Butterscotch Sundae a light or dark color?
Butterscotch Sundae has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 29.0 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 29, Butterscotch Sundae absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Butterscotch Sundae in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Hopsack SW 6109 (closest available, ΔE 8.5); Farrow & Ball: Ointment Pink No.21 (closest available, ΔE 8.1); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 8.7). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Butterscotch Sundae?
Try Soft White (2170-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Butterscotch Sundae's undertone.
Where does Butterscotch Sundae work best?
Butterscotch Sundae works well in bedrooms, offices, accent walls and kitchen cabinets. With an LRV of 29, Butterscotch Sundae absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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