Burnished Caramel HDC-CL-15 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BE9168, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tropical Tan from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BE9168 · HDC-CL-15
Burnished Caramel
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnished Caramel Technical Profile
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Burnished Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnished Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrBurnished Caramel
Nearly identical
PPGTropical Tan
Tropical Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Harbor Highlands Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tatami Tan
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sweetened Tea
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grizzly
Valspar
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Vista Paint
Very similar
Mission Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnished Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnished Caramel
#BE9168
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B081
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnished Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnished Caramel Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Burnished Caramel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Burnished Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnished Caramel have?
Burnished Caramel by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Burnished Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnished Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnished Caramel are Tropical Tan by PPG (a near-identical match), Harbor Highlands Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Tudor Beige by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Burnished Caramel's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Burnished Caramel?
Burnished Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Burnished Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.