Butternut
With a focus on genuinely dark tones, Butternut (EX186) is a standout paint color in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to anchor a room without demanding the spotlight. See it applied across 8 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.
Hex
#79634A
LRV
13.48
Butternut's Color Strip
Butternut is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fawn and Russet. The strip spans from Heather at the lightest end to Willow Mist at the deepest. Color strip Ex27 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Butternut in Real Rooms
Butternut has a low LRV of 13.48 — it absorbs light and reads as a genuinely dark, enveloping color.
1 Bathroom Photo
For bathrooms with limited natural light, Butternut provides a necessary "glow." It uses its subtle undertones to mimic the warmth of sunlight, preventing the space from feeling subterranean or overly dark, even in windowless layouts.
Butternut in a bathroom context — crisp, grounded, dependable.
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2 Bedroom Photos
For guest bedrooms, Butternut is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Butternut in a children's bedroom: gentle, considered, liveable.
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Butternut fills this airy bedroom without demanding attention.
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1 Dining Room Photo
Dining rooms are often the best place to take a "color risk." By choosing Butternut, you're opting for a shade that is saturated and confident, yet still refined enough to act as a neutral backdrop for colorful table linens and floral arrangements.
Butternut adds presence to this dining room without overpowering it.
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2 Misc Photos
More spaces painted in Butternut, shared by homeowners and designers across kitchens, hallways, dining rooms, and beyond. This collection shows how one color can take on a dozen different personalities depending on the room.
Butternut on an entryway staircase — grounded, welcoming, assured.
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Butternut in a sun room, where light tests every paint color honestly.
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1 Kitchen Photo
Butternut in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Butternut keeps this kitchen feeling open and well-considered.
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1 Living Room Photo
Few colors transition as gracefully from day to evening as Butternut. In natural light, it reads clean, grounded, and modern; by candlelight or lamp, it deepens into something much more soulful. For a living room that needs to function as a bright morning coffee spot and a moody evening lounge, that tonal range is an invaluable asset.
Butternut brings quiet confidence to this living room interior.
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