Burnt Caramel 2010-6 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #8A5543, estimated 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.
Valspar · #8A5543 · 2010-6
Burnt Caramel
12%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Burnt Caramel Technical Profile
HEX Code#8A5543
RGB138, 85, 67
Estimated LRV12.3
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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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 →
Hipsterfication
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#88513E
Close digital match
Red Hook
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#845544
Close digital match
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#864F3E
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#8A4C38
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Colors That Work With Burnt Caramel
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Burnt Caramel from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Burnt Caramel are Hipsterfication by Behr (a close digital match), Red Hook by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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Why Burnt Caramel's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.