Chewy Caramel 1087-7 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #977043, LRV 19 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tavern Creek from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #977043 · 1087-7
Chewy Caramel
19%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Chewy Caramel Technical Profile
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Chewy Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Chewy Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGChewy Caramel
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsTavern Creek
Tavern Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Smokey Topaz
Behr
Nearly identical
Renwick Golden Oak
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Carmel Candy
Vista Paint
Very similar
Gathered
Dutch Boy
Very similar
English Bartlett
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Chewy Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Chewy Caramel
#977043
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A26B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Chewy Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Chewy Caramel 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 Chewy Caramel.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Chewy Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Chewy Caramel have?
Chewy Caramel 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 Chewy Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Chewy Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Chewy Caramel are Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warm Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gettysburgh Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Chewy Caramel'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 Chewy Caramel?
Chewy Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 18.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Chewy Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.