Caramelized LC250-02 is a brown paint color from Kilz. It has a hex value of #AF8D72, estimated 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.
Kilz · #AF8D72 · LC250-02
Caramelized
29%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Technical Profile
HEX Code#AF8D72
RGB175, 141, 114
Estimated LRV29.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandKilz
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Colors That Work With Caramelized
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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
Digital 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
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Caramelized — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized have?
Caramelized 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 Caramelized from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized are Camel Train by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Camel Train by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Serengeti Sand by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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