Caramelized Orange 80YR 39/347 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #D99E74, LRV 41 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Soft Leather from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D99E74 · 80YR 39/347
Caramelized Orange
41%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Orange Technical Profile
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Caramelized Orange in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramelized Orange in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaramelized Orange
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsSoft Leather
Soft Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Sweet N Sour
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Harvested Moon
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Peach Ice Cream
Valspar
Nearly identical
Darlin Clementine
Behr
Very similar
Folksy Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Spiced Nectarine
Kilz
Very similar
Spice Cookie
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Vizcaino Desert
Vista Paint
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized Orange
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized Orange
#D99E74
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCB676
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized Orange 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 Caramelized Orange.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized Orange have?
Caramelized Orange by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramelized Orange in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramelized Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Orange are Soft Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Sweet N Sour by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Harvested Moon by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramelized Orange'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 Orange?
Caramelized Orange has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 40.5, 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 Caramelized Orange's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.