Sweet Caramel PPH-17 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #D69E6B, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Spice Cookie from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D69E6B · PPH-17
Sweet Caramel
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet Caramel Technical Profile
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Sweet Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrSweet Caramel
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSpice Cookie
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Harvest Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Western Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grand Canyon
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Wright Sun Tan
PPG
Very similar
Bauhaus Gold
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Sassy Sassafras
Valspar
Very similar
Dingo
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet Caramel
#D69E6B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCBA76
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet Caramel 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 Sweet Caramel.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Sweet Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet Caramel have?
Sweet Caramel 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 Sweet Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet Caramel are Spice Cookie by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Harvest Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Spice Cookie by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet Caramel'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 Sweet Caramel?
Sweet Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.8, 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 Sweet Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.