Sweet N Sour 103 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #DB9C73, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramelized Orange from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DB9C73 · 103
Sweet N Sour
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sweet N Sour Technical Profile
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Sweet N Sour in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Sweet N Sour in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreSweet N Sour
Nearly identical
PPGCaramelized Orange
Caramelized Orange
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Ice Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Pecan Veneer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Chivalry Copper
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Caramel Sundae
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Beach Treasure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Summer's End
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sweet N Sour
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sweet N Sour
#DB9C73
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BDB675
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sweet N Sour
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sweet N Sour 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 Sweet N Sour.
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 N Sour — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sweet N Sour have?
Sweet N Sour 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 Sweet N Sour in your own space before committing.
What colors match Sweet N Sour from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Sweet N Sour are Caramelized Orange by PPG (a near-identical match), Peach Ice Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match), Pecan Veneer by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Sweet N Sour'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 N Sour?
Sweet N Sour has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.1, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sweet N Sour's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.