Caramel Kiss 1083-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B08A61, estimated LRV 28 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Dark Sepia from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B08A61 · 1083-6
Caramel Kiss
28%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Kiss Technical Profile
HEX Code#B08A61
RGB176, 138, 97
Estimated LRV28.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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#AC8760
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Colors That Work With Caramel Kiss
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Kiss
#B08A61
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Kiss
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Kiss 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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Caramel Kiss — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Kiss have?
Caramel Kiss by PPG 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 Kiss from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Kiss are Dark Sepia by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Gingersnaps by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tumble Tan by Vista Paint (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caramel Kiss'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 Kiss?
Caramel Kiss has a estimated lightness value of 28.3, 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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