Burnt Caramel 2010-6 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A5543, LRV 12 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hipsterfication from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #8A5543 · 2010-6
Burnt Caramel
12%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Caramel Technical Profile
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Burnt Caramel in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Burnt Caramel in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparBurnt Caramel
Nearly identical
BehrHipsterfication
Hipsterfication
Behr
Nearly identical
Red Hook
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Warm Wassail
PPG
Very similar
Brownberry
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Vista Paint
Very similar
Remaining Embers
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Sierra Redwood
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Clay .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Etruscan Red
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Toasty
Kilz
Very similar
Caramel Brown
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Beige Brown
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Burnt Caramel
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Burnt Caramel
#8A5543
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A8D66
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Burnt Caramel
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Burnt 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Burnt 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.
Burnt Caramel — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Burnt Caramel have?
Burnt Caramel by Valspar 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 Burnt Caramel in your own space before committing.
What colors match Burnt Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Caramel are Hipsterfication by Behr (a near-identical match), Red Hook by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Warm Wassail by PPG (a very close match) — the best options for getting Burnt 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 Burnt Caramel?
Burnt Caramel has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 12.3, 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 Burnt Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.