Caramelized Pecan 1089-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A17B4D, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Crackled Leather from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #A17B4D · 1089-7
Caramelized Pecan
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Pecan Technical Profile
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Caramelized Pecan in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramelized Pecan in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaramelized Pecan
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsCrackled Leather
Crackled Leather
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Teak
Valspar
Nearly identical
Graham Cracker
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Circus Peanut
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Mountain
Vista Paint
Very similar
Rookwood Antique Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Bike Path
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gingerbread
Kilz
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Brown Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized Pecan
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized Pecan
#A17B4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A6A879
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized Pecan
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized Pecan 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 Pecan.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized Pecan — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized Pecan have?
Caramelized Pecan 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 Caramelized Pecan in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramelized Pecan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Pecan are Crackled Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Teak by Valspar (a near-identical match), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramelized Pecan'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 Pecan?
Caramelized Pecan has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.3, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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