Caramel Brown D-6783 is a brown paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #8D5033, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Autumn Abundance from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8D5033 · D-6783
Caramel Brown
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Brown Technical Profile
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Caramel Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyCaramel Brown
Nearly identical
KilzAutumn Abundance
Autumn Abundance
Kilz
Nearly identical
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Old Brick
Vista Paint
Very similar
Red Maple
Valspar
Very similar
Tawny Rose
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Hipsterfication
Behr
Very similar
Spiced Cider
PPG
Very similar
Rookwood Terra Cotta
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Hope Chest
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Copper Brown
RAL
Visible difference
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Brown
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Brown
#8D5033
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9C9057
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Brown 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Caramel Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Brown have?
Caramel Brown by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) 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 Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Brown are Autumn Abundance by Kilz (a near-identical match), Clay .04 by Colorhouse (a very close match), Old Brick by Vista Paint (a very close match) — the best options for getting Caramel Brown'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 Brown?
Caramel Brown has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 11.6, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramel Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.