Caramel Honey 3003-3B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #E3AB57, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Brown Mustard from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E3AB57 · 3003-3B
Caramel Honey
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Honey Technical Profile
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Caramel Honey in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Honey in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCaramel Honey
Nearly identical
PPGBrown Mustard
Brown Mustard
PPG
Nearly identical
Great Gaucho
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lemon Poppy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sahara Shade
Behr
Nearly identical
Spaghetti Squash
Kilz
Nearly identical
Antique Brass
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mayan Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
From Concentrate
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Yarrow
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Honey
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Honey
#E3AB57
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BCC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Honey
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Honey 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 Caramel Honey.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Honey — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Honey have?
Caramel Honey by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Caramel Honey in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Honey from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Honey are Brown Mustard by PPG (a near-identical match), Brass Mesh by PPG (a near-identical match), Great Gaucho by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Honey'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 Honey?
Caramel Honey has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.1, 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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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 Caramel Honey's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.