Salted Caramel 312-4DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #D09665, LRV 36 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Folksy Gold from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D09665 · 312-4DB
Salted Caramel
36%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Salted Caramel Technical Profile
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Salted Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Salted Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoySalted Caramel
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsFolksy Gold
Folksy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Gates of Gold
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Warm Sunglow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Santa Fe Sunrise
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Wright Sun Tan
PPG
Nearly identical
Spice Cookie
Vista Paint
Very similar
Caramelo Dulce
Behr
Very similar
Sassy Sassafras
Valspar
Very similar
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Salted Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salted Caramel
#D09665
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BAB778
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salted Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salted 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Salted 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.
Salted Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salted Caramel have?
Salted Caramel by Dutch Boy 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 Salted Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Salted Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salted Caramel are Folksy Gold by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Gates of Gold by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Warm Sunglow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Salted 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 Salted Caramel?
Salted Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 36.2, 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 Salted Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.