Ref. #946E48 · 9106
El Caramelo
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
El Caramelo Technical Profile
What color is El Caramelo? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #946E48. Colors similar to El Caramelo include PPG Bourbon, Dunn-Edwards Tavern Creek, PPG Apple Butter. El Caramelo has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, El Caramelo creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, El Caramelo pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to El Caramelo
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match El Caramelo from other brands?
The closest matches are Bourbon by PPG (#926B43), Tavern Creek by Dunn-Edwards (#957046), Apple Butter by PPG (#996F45). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of El Caramelo?
El Caramelo has an LRV of 17.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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.