Caramel Latte 2166-20 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #BD6C33, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Lucky Penny from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BD6C33 · 2166-20
Caramel Latte
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Latte Technical Profile
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Caramel Latte in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Latte 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 Latte
Nearly identical
PPGLucky Penny
Lucky Penny
PPG
Nearly identical
Carrot Cake
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Create .03
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Chai Spice
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Cream
Valspar
Very similar
Rhythm Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yam
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Vista Paint
Very similar
Orange Ballad
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hot August
Kilz
Very similar
Orange Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Latte
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Latte
#BD6C33
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B7B16C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Latte
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Latte 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
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Caramel Latte.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Latte — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Latte have?
Caramel Latte by Benjamin Moore 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 Caramel Latte in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Latte from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Latte are Lucky Penny by PPG (a near-identical match), Carrot Cake by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Create .03 by Colorhouse (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Latte'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 Latte?
Caramel Latte has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 21.8, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramel Latte's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.