Caramel Sundae 280D-4 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E49F6F, estimated 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.
Behr · #E49F6F · 280D-4
Caramel Sundae
45%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Sundae Technical Profile
HEX Code#E49F6F
RGB228, 159, 111
Estimated LRV45.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Caramel Sundae
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caramel Sundae from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Sundae are Inventive Orange by Sherwin-Williams (a close digital match), Starfish by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Prairie Sun by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Caramel Sundae's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.