Caramel Nut LC280-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #86664F, LRV 15 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mona's Mane from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #86664F · LC280-02
Caramel Nut
15%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Nut Technical Profile
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Caramel Nut in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Nut in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCaramel Nut
Nearly identical
ValsparMona's Mane
Mona's Mane
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnished Brandy
Behr
Nearly identical
Toast Brown
PPG
Nearly identical
Cattail
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Art and Craft
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Baked Cookie
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Bean Pot
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Dig It
Vista Paint
Very similar
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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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 sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramel Nut in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Nut are Mona's Mane by Valspar (a near-identical match), Burnished Brandy by Behr (a near-identical match), Toast Brown by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Nut'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 Nut?
Caramel Nut has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 15.1, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramel Nut's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.