Caramel Sugar 16-05 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B88A74, estimated LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Carmelite from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B88A74 · 16-05
Caramel Sugar
30%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Sugar Technical Profile
HEX Code#B88A74
RGB184, 138, 116
Estimated LRV29.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Caramel Sugar
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Sugar
#B88A74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA685
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Sugar have?
Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Sugar are Carmelite by Behr (a close digital match), Roman Shade by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Colorado by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caramel Sugar'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 Sugar?
Caramel Sugar has a estimated lightness value of 29.6, 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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Why Caramel Sugar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.