Warm Caramel 10YY 35/196 is a beige paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #B99E80, estimated LRV 36 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Doe Eyes from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #B99E80 · 10YY 35/196
Warm Caramel
36%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Warm Caramel Technical Profile
HEX Code#B99E80
RGB185, 158, 128
Estimated LRV36.3
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familybeige
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#B79D80
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#B89E82
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#BB9E7E
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#B59B7E
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#BD9F7F
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#BAA185
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Southwood Lane
Dutch Boy
#BAA287
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Wild
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#B9A284
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#B4977F
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Colors That Work With Warm Caramel
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Warm Caramel
#B99E80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Warm Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Warm 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
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Cross-brand colors in the beige family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Warm Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Warm Caramel have?
Warm Caramel by PPG has a neutral undertone and sits in the beige 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 Warm Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Warm Caramel are Doe Eyes by Valspar (a close digital match), Nankeen by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Carton by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Warm 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 Warm Caramel?
Warm Caramel has a estimated lightness value of 36.3, 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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