Butterscotch
Butterscotch is a versatile Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to add character and warmth to any space. Below, you'll find 6 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#B67D3C
LRV
24.94
Butterscotch's Color Strip
Butterscotch is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Color strip 129 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Butterscotch in Real Rooms
Butterscotch has a medium LRV of 24.94 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and bedroom.
5 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Butterscotch acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.
An accent wall in Butterscotch draws focus across the living room's main seating area.
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Warm Butterscotch walls create an inviting backdrop for comfortable living room furnishings.
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Living room walls painted in Butterscotch complement natural wood and neutral upholstery.
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An arched doorway frames the living room in rich Butterscotch tones.
@ktpadilla
Curved archway painted in Butterscotch adds architectural interest to the living room.
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1 Bedroom Photo
Lighting is key in a bedroom, and Butterscotch reacts beautifully to dimmers. As you lower the lights for sleep, the color takes on a velvet-like quality, losing its daytime crispness in favor of a smoky, mysterious depth that is incredibly conducive to relaxation.
Children's bedroom walls in Butterscotch create a cheerful, nurturing sleeping space.
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