Caramel Sugar 16-05 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B88A74, 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.
Ref. #B88A74 · 16-05
Caramel Sugar
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Sugar Technical Profile
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Caramel Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaramel Sugar
Nearly identical
BehrCarmelite
Carmelite
Behr
Nearly identical
Roman Shade
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Spiced Apricot
Kilz
Nearly identical
Foxtail
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Kitchen Terra Cotta
Valspar
Very similar
Renwick Rose Beige
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Skinny Dip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brighton Beach
Vista Paint
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Very similar
Davenport
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Sugar
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Caramel Sugar.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramel Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Sugar are Carmelite by Behr (a near-identical match), Roman Shade by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Colorado by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramel Sugar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.