Caramel Sundae 280D-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E49F6F, LRV 45 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Inventive Orange from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E49F6F · 280D-4
Caramel Sundae
45%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Sundae Technical Profile
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Caramel Sundae in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Sundae in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrCaramel Sundae
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsInventive Orange
Inventive Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Starfish
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Prairie Sun
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Time for Orange
PPG
Very similar
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Spiced Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Peach Ice Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Beach Treasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Sundae
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Sundae
#E49F6F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C3BB6F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Sundae
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae.
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 Sundae — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Sundae have?
Caramel Sundae 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 Sundae in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Sundae from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Sundae are Inventive Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Starfish by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Prairie Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Sundae'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 Sundae?
Caramel Sundae has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 45.0, 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 Sundae's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.