Caravel Brown 1079-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C6E54, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bean Pot from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #8C6E54 · 1079-6
Caravel Brown
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caravel Brown Technical Profile
HEX Code#8C6E54
RGB140, 110, 84
Estimated LRV17.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandPPG
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Bean Pot
Vista Paint
#8D6F56
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Cupcake
Hirshfield's
#8A6E53
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Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
#8F7157
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Standing Still
Valspar
#8F6D52
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Baked Sienna
Behr
#916F54
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Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
#886E54
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Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
#8A6B4D
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Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
#8A6B4D
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#86664F
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Colors That Work With Caravel Brown
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caravel Brown
#8C6E54
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A19F72
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caravel Brown
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caravel Brown 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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Caravel Brown — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caravel Brown have?
Caravel Brown 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 Caravel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caravel Brown are Bean Pot by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Cupcake by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Vero Beach Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caravel Brown'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 Caravel Brown?
Caravel Brown has a estimated lightness value of 17.4, 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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