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Butterscotch

#D99151

RGB 217, 145, 81 · HSL 28°, 64%, 58% · CMYK 0, 33, 63, 15

Butterscotch is #D99151 in HEX — rgb(217, 145, 81), hsl(28°, 64%, 58%), cmyk(0%, 33%, 63%, 15%).

Butterscotch pulls into the mid-tone end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 28°, 64%, 58%. The balanced saturation makes it confident without overpowering, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#D99151

RGB217, 145, 81

HSL28°, 64%, 58%

HSV28°, 63%, 85%

CMYK0, 33, 63, 15

Decimal14258513

CSS RGBrgb(217, 145, 81)

CSS HSLhsl(28, 64%, 58%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Benjamin Moore

Butterscotch 2157-30

Exact match

Dunn-Edwards

Brushed Clay DE5243

ΔE 1.2 · #DB9351

Valspar

Hazelnut Coffee 3001-3A

ΔE 1.8 · #D48D4F

Dulux

Magic Melon S10G7

ΔE 2 · #DE9351

Sherwin-Williams

Serape SW6656

ΔE 3 · #D88B4D

Kilz

Horizon Sun LC120-01

ΔE 4 · #D98A4E

Colorhouse

Clay .02 Clay-02

ΔE 4.2 · #CF8744

Hallman-Lindsay

Impulse 989

ΔE 4.6 · #D39553

Behr

Stunning Gold M240-6

ΔE 4.6 · #DE914A

Dutch Boy

Pawn Beige VS-9108

ΔE 4.7 · #D88950

Vista Paint

Japonica C-982

ΔE 4.9 · #E49750

PPG

Polo Pony 1202-6

ΔE 6.1 · #D09258

IKEA

IKEA108 108

ΔE 7.4 · #D69C54

Kobra

Yellow 11

ΔE 11 · #B97D31

Farrow & Ball

India Yellow 66

ΔE 12.7 · #CB9E59

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 15.9 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

36/100

Medium

0 · DarkLight · 100

Balanced reflectance — holds colour without washing out. Versatile for most rooms and the most forgiving range for true-to-chip results.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#D99151

#4F98D8

Analogous

#D84F54

#D99151

#D8D44F

Triadic

#D99151

#4FD88F

#8F4FD8

Split-Complementary

#D99151

#4FD8D4

#4F54D8

Tetradic

#D99151

#54D84F

#4F98D8

#D44FD8

Monochromatic

#75441A

#B46927

#D99151

#E6B78E

#F4DFCD

Rectangle

#D99151

#98D84F

#4F98D8

#8F4FD8

Compound

#D99151

#D8D44F

#4F98D8

#4F54D8

Variations

Lighter

#E0A672

#E2BC9C

#EAD8C9

Darker

#C67127

#8B4E18

#522D0C

Saturation

#A8937F

#D88F4F

#EC8E3C

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

2.59:1

Fail

vs Black

8.12:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#D99151

#BAAB4E

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#D99151

#A0A05D

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#D99151

#DA8B94

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Butterscotch reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#E29958

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#D99151

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#CF9E7C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EDEAE8

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F7F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#3982C2

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #D99151;

CSS — background

background-color: #D99151;

CSS Variable

--color-butterscotch: #D99151;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'butterscotch': '#D99151' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#D99151] text-[#D99151]

SCSS

$butterscotch: #D99151;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #D99151?

#D99151 is Butterscotch, a mid-tone orange with a warm undertone.

Is #D99151 warm or cool?

Butterscotch reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Butterscotch?

Butterscotch works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Butterscotch?

Butterscotch pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Butterscotch?

You can download Butterscotch on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Butterscotch?

The hex code is #D99151. In RGB it's 217, 145, 81, and in HSL it's 28°, 64%, 58%.

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