Caramel Swirl PPU4-01 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #8F6A50, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cedar Chest from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #8F6A50 · PPU4-01
Caramel Swirl
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Swirl Technical Profile
HEX Code#8F6A50
RGB143, 106, 80
Estimated LRV16.7
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 Familybrown
BrandBehr
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#8F684B
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#8F6D53
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#906849
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Colors That Work With Caramel Swirl
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Swirl
#8F6A50
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19C71
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Swirl
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Swirl 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
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Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Swirl — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Swirl have?
Caramel Swirl by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Swirl from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Swirl are Cedar Chest by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Brilliant Oak by Valspar (a close digital match), Standing Still by Valspar (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caramel Swirl'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 Swirl?
Caramel Swirl has a estimated lightness value of 16.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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Why Caramel Swirl's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.