Ref. #86664F · LC280-02
Caramel Nut
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Nut Technical Profile
What color is Caramel Nut? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #86664F. Colors similar to Caramel Nut include Valspar Mona's Mane, MPC Henna Gold Met., MPC Golden Umber Met.. Caramel Nut has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 15, Caramel Nut creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Caramel Nut pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Caramel Nut
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Nut
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Nut
#86664F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9D996B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Nut
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Nut 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 Kilz Colors
Other Kilz colors close to Caramel Nut.
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 Nut — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Nut have?
Caramel Nut by Kilz has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Caramel Nut from other brands?
The closest matches are Mona's Mane by Valspar (#836652), Henna Gold Met. by MPC (#8B6852), Golden Umber Met. by MPC (#8B6852). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Caramel Nut?
Caramel Nut has an LRV of 15.1, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Why Caramel Nut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.