Caravel Brown 1079-6 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #8C6E54, 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.
Ref. #8C6E54 · 1079-6
Caravel Brown
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caravel Brown Technical Profile
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Caravel Brown in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caravel Brown in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCaravel Brown
Nearly identical
Vista PaintBean Pot
Bean Pot
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Cupcake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Vero Beach Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Standing Still
Valspar
Nearly identical
Baked Sienna
Behr
Nearly identical
Big Stone Beach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Steady Brown
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Caramel Nut
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Broccoli Brown
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caravel Brown
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
Pure 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
Similar PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Caravel Brown.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caravel Brown in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caravel Brown from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caravel Brown are Bean Pot by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Cupcake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Vero Beach Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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Why Caravel Brown's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.