Creamy Caramel 1096-5 is a brown paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B3956C, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Caramel Gold from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B3956C · 1096-5
Creamy Caramel
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Creamy Caramel Technical Profile
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Creamy Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Creamy Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
PPGCreamy Caramel
Nearly identical
ValsparCaramel Gold
Caramel Gold
Valspar
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Baked Cumin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tan Hide
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Baguette
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Artisan Crafts
Behr
Nearly identical
Maple View
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Creamy Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Creamy Caramel
#B3956C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Creamy Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Creamy 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 Creamy 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.
Creamy Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Creamy Caramel have?
Creamy Caramel by PPG has a neutral 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 Creamy Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Creamy Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Creamy Caramel are Caramel Gold by Valspar (a near-identical match), Tan Hide by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Promise by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Creamy 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 Creamy Caramel?
Creamy Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Creamy Caramel's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.