Caramel Sugar 2007-6A is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F1BA91, LRV 56 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Melón Meloso from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F1BA91 · 2007-6A
Caramel Sugar
56%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Sugar Technical Profile
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Caramel Sugar in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Sugar in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCaramel Sugar
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsMelón Meloso
Melón Meloso
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coral Spice
PPG
Nearly identical
November Leaf
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
November Leaf
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Fresh Praline
Behr
Very similar
Canyonlands
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Rusty Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Juicy Jax
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petite Peach
Kilz
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Sugar
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Sugar
#F1BA91
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C8C16A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Sugar
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar.
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 Sugar — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Sugar have?
Caramel Sugar 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 Sugar in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Sugar from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Sugar are Melón Meloso by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coral Spice by PPG (a near-identical match), November Leaf by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caramel Sugar'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 Sugar?
Caramel Sugar has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 55.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Caramel Sugar's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.