Caramelized Pecan 1089-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #A17B4D, estimated 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.
PPG · #A17B4D · 1089-7
Caramelized Pecan
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Pecan Technical Profile
HEX Code#A17B4D
RGB161, 123, 77
Estimated LRV22.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Colors That Work With Caramelized Pecan
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caramelized Pecan from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized Pecan are Crackled Leather by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Teak by Valspar (a close digital match), Graham Cracker by Benjamin Moore (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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