Carmelized Orange by PPG paint color
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Ref. #EF924A · 1197-7

Carmelized Orange

39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Carmelized Orange Technical Profile

What color is Carmelized Orange? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #EF924A. Colors similar to Carmelized Orange include Dunn-Edwards Yams, Valspar Pumpkin Custard, Benjamin Moore New Dawn. Carmelized Orange has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 39 gives Carmelized Orange depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.

HEX Code#EF924A
RGB239, 146, 74
LRV39.4
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Colors Similar to Carmelized Orange

Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.

Yams

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Pumpkin Custard

Valspar

Nearly identical

New Dawn

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Adventure Orange

Behr

Nearly identical

Liger

Kilz

Very similar

Cocktail Hour

Vista Paint

Very similar

Cocktail Hour

Hirshfield's

Very similar

Outgoing Orange

Sherwin-Williams

Very similar
Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Carmelized Orange

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Carmelized Orange

#EF924A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#CCC666

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Carmelized Orange

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Carmelized Orange

Complement

Boat House

Carmelized Orange Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Steel Me

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Seasoned Acorn

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Santolina Blooms

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Wild Plum

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Shark

Trim

Delicate White

Accent

Jade Jewel

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar PPG Colors

Other PPG colors close to Carmelized Orange.

Cornucopia

PPG · 1203-7

#ED9B44

Dynamo

PPG · 17-22

#EF913E

Chinese Lantern

PPG · 1196-6

#F09056

Fall Leaf

PPG · 1197-6

#F69A54

Orange Poppy

PPG · 1196-7

#E68750

Indiana Clay

PPG · 1195-6

#E88A5B

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Golden Lake

Vista Paint · C-315

#D6C6A0

Taj Mahal

Behr · M300-2

#F4E2BC

Aranciata Orange

MPC · MP1229

#EA743C

Tanner Trail

Kilz · LC220-01

#DCC6B4

Birdseye Maple

Sherwin-Williams · 2834

#E4C495

Sicilian Villa

Dunn-Edwards · DE5241

#FCC792

Carmelized Orange — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Carmelized Orange have?
Carmelized Orange by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Carmelized Orange from other brands?
The closest matches are Yams by Dunn-Edwards (#EB9552), Pumpkin Custard by Valspar (#F38F3E), New Dawn by Benjamin Moore (#F89648). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Carmelized Orange?
Carmelized Orange has an LRV of 39.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.

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