Caramel Apple 1042 is a brown paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #9A7D58, LRV 22 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Revol Brown from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #9A7D58 · 1042
Caramel Apple
22%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Caramel Apple in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Apple in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreCaramel Apple
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyRevol Brown
Revol Brown
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Olive Branch Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Bourbon Sweet Tea
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
New Chestnut
Behr
Nearly identical
Log Cabin
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Artifact
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Copper Haypenny
PPG
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Mouse's Back
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Apple
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Apple
#9A7D58
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A87D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Apple
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Apple 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
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Caramel Apple — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Apple have?
Caramel Apple by Benjamin Moore has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramel Apple in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Apple from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Apple are Revol Brown by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Olive Branch Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Crown'S Nest by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Apple'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 Apple?
Caramel Apple has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, 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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