Caramel Bar DE5250 is a orange paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #CC8654, LRV 31 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sunny Horizon from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #CC8654 · DE5250
Caramel Bar
31%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Bar Technical Profile
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Caramel Bar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Bar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsCaramel Bar
Nearly identical
Vista PaintSunny Horizon
Sunny Horizon
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Peach Brandy
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canyon Sun
Valspar
Nearly identical
Golden Poppy
Behr
Nearly identical
Autumnal
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
PPG
Nearly identical
Sunny Horizon
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Pom Pom Orange
Kilz
Very similar
Pawn Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Bar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Bar
#CC8654
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB578
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Bar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Bar 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Caramel Bar.
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 Bar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Bar have?
Caramel Bar by Dunn-Edwards 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 Bar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Bar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Bar are Sunny Horizon by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Peach Brandy by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Canyon Sun by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Bar'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 Bar?
Caramel Bar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.5, 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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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 Caramel Bar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.