Caramelized 9186 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #C29871, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cardboard Box from Kilz (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C29871 · 9186
Caramelized
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramelized Technical Profile
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Caramelized in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramelized in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCaramelized
Nearly identical
KilzCardboard Box
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Butternut Squash
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Blonde Shell
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tudor Beige
PPG
Nearly identical
Pale Blush
Valspar
Nearly identical
Burnished Caramel
Behr
Very similar
Warm Hearth
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Sahara Sands
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramelized
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramelized
#C29871
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B1B181
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramelized
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramelized 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Caramelized.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramelized — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramelized have?
Caramelized by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramelized in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramelized from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramelized are Cardboard Box by Kilz (a near-identical match), Blonde Shell by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Butternut Squash by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramelized'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 Caramelized?
Caramelized has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.1, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Caramelized's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.