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PPG Bold Butterscotch

PPG12-08 · #E9B072 · LRV ~49.6

Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Spun Gold (~96% proximity)

Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08) is a mid-tone orange from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 49.6 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Spun Gold (~96% proximity).

Closest tone to Bold Butterscotch in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

49.6 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

PPG12-08

HEX

#E9B072

RGB

233, 176, 114

HSL

31°, 73%, 68%

Family

Oranges

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Bold Butterscotch FAQ

What is the LRV of Bold Butterscotch?

Bold Butterscotch has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 49.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Bold Butterscotch in other brands?

Valspar: Spun Gold (3001-5C), ~96% proximity; Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), ~95% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gamboge (CW-285), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (SW 6654), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Surprise Amber (HGSW6654), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Beeswax (DE5242), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5), ~91% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~80% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Bold Butterscotch?

The HEX code of Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08) is #E9B072, RGB 233, 176, 114. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.