Caramel VS-9805 is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #875228, estimated LRV 11 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Moroccan Spice from Behr (very similar), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Dutch Boy · #875228 · VS-9805
Caramel
11%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Technical Profile
HEX Code#875228
RGB135, 82, 40
Estimated LRV11.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandDutch Boy
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Colors That Work With Caramel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel
#875228
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#96924C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
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
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel have?
Caramel by Dutch Boy has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel are Moroccan Spice by Behr (a very close match), Caramel Latte by Behr (a very close match), Satchel by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting 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 Caramel?
Caramel has a estimated lightness value of 11.3, 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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