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Caramelized Orange
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Orange Technical Profile
What color is Caramelized Orange? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #B24A16. Caramelized Orange has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 19, Caramelized Orange creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Caramelized Orange
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Tandoori
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Hamburger
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Raucous Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Visible difference
Pearl Orange
RAL
Visible difference
Fragrant Cloves
PPG
Visible difference
Sun's Rage
Vista Paint
Visible difference
Copper Lining Met.
MPC
Visible difference
Pretty Parasol
Hirshfield's
Visible difference
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized Orange
#B24A16
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8A543
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized Orange 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 Caramelized Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized Orange have?
Caramelized Orange by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Caramelized Orange from other brands?
The closest matches are Tandoori by Benjamin Moore (#A65628), Aztec Brick by Benjamin Moore (#A75431), Hamburger by Dutch Boy (#9F5224). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Caramelized Orange?
Caramelized Orange has an LRV of 19.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Caramelized Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.