Caramel Cream MQ1-59 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #B5917F, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dusty Bronze from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B5917F · MQ1-59
Caramel Cream
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Cream Technical Profile
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Caramel Cream in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Cream in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCaramel Cream
Nearly identical
KilzDusty Bronze
Dusty Bronze
Kilz
Nearly identical
Pavilion Tan
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pavilion Tan
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Caramelized
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Western Ridge
Valspar
Nearly identical
Redend Point
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Lake House
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Cool Clay
PPG
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Cream
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Cream
#B5917F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Cream
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Cream 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 Caramel Cream.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Cream — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Cream have?
Caramel Cream by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramel Cream in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Cream from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Cream are Dusty Bronze by Kilz (a near-identical match), Pavilion Tan by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Pavilion Tan by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Cream'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 Caramel Cream?
Caramel Cream has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 31.6, 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 Caramel Cream's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.