Caramel Gold 3006-7B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B1956D, estimated LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Tan Hide from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #B1956D · 3006-7B
Caramel Gold
32%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caramel Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#B1956D
RGB177, 149, 109
Estimated LRV31.9
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
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 →
Tan Hide
Vista Paint
#B0946C
Close digital match
Creamy Caramel
PPG
#B3956C
Close digital match
Tyler Taupe
Benjamin Moore
#B29770
Close digital match
Tan Hide
Hirshfield's
#AF926D
Close digital match
Burnt Almond
Behr
#B09673
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Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
#B5946B
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Sherwin-Williams
#AC9571
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Colors That Work With Caramel Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Gold
#B1956D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AAAD85
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Gold 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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Caramel Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Gold have?
Caramel Gold by Valspar has a neutral 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 Caramel Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Gold are Tan Hide by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Creamy Caramel by PPG (a close digital match), Tyler Taupe by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Caramel Gold'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 Caramel Gold?
Caramel Gold has a estimated lightness value of 31.9, 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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