Caramel Nut LC280-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #86664F, estimated 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.
Kilz · #86664F · LC280-02
Caramel Nut
15%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Nut Technical Profile
HEX Code#86664F
RGB134, 102, 79
Estimated LRV15.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Caramel Nut
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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
Digital 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
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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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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caramel Nut from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Nut are Mona's Mane by Valspar (a close digital match), Burnished Brandy by Behr (a close digital match), Toast Brown by PPG (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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