Roxbury Caramel HC-42 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #CBA479, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Butter Nut from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CBA479 · HC-42
Roxbury Caramel
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Roxbury Caramel Technical Profile
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Roxbury Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Roxbury Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreRoxbury Caramel
Nearly identical
BehrButter Nut
Butter Nut
Behr
Nearly identical
Outback
PPG
Nearly identical
Buckskin Pony
Valspar
Nearly identical
Vintage Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cinnamon Toast
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Supreme Bean
Vista Paint
Very similar
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Raw Wood
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Roxbury Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Roxbury Caramel
#CBA479
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3B47E
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Roxbury Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Roxbury 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Roxbury 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.
Roxbury Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Roxbury Caramel have?
Roxbury Caramel 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 Roxbury Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Roxbury Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Roxbury Caramel are Butter Nut by Behr (a near-identical match), Peanut Butter by Behr (a near-identical match), Outback by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Roxbury 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 Roxbury Caramel?
Roxbury Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.6, 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 Roxbury Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.