Caramelized LC250-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #AF8D72, LRV 29 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Camel Train from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AF8D72 · LC250-02
Caramelized
29%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Technical Profile
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Caramelized in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramelized in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
KilzCaramelized
Nearly identical
Vista PaintCamel Train
Camel Train
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Camel Train
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Serengeti Sand
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Poncho
Behr
Nearly identical
Café Miel
Valspar
Nearly identical
Yearling
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Sandy Cove
PPG
Nearly identical
Colorado Trail
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Oakbluff
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dead Salmon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized
#AF8D72
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAB85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized 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 Caramelized.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized have?
Caramelized 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 Caramelized in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramelized from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized are Camel Train by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Camel Train by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Serengeti Sand by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramelized'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 Caramelized?
Caramelized has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramelized's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.