El Caramelo 9106 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #946E48, LRV 18 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bourbon from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #946E48 · 9106
El Caramelo
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
El Caramelo Technical Profile
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El Caramelo in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to El Caramelo in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsEl Caramelo
Nearly identical
PPGBourbon
Bourbon
PPG
Nearly identical
Tavern Creek
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Coppertone
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Carmel Candy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Olympic Bronze
Behr
Nearly identical
Country Charm
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Frontier Paradise
Valspar
Very similar
Reindeer Antler
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Brown Beige
RAL
Very similar
Flea Market
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With El Caramelo
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
El Caramelo
#946E48
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A0A06F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for El Caramelo
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
El Caramelo 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 El Caramelo.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
El Caramelo — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does El Caramelo have?
El Caramelo by Sherwin-Williams 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 El Caramelo in your own space before committing.
What colors match El Caramelo from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to El Caramelo are Bourbon by PPG (a near-identical match), Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Apple Butter by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting El Caramelo'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 El Caramelo?
El Caramelo has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 17.9, 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
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 El Caramelo's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.