Caramel Toffee 3009-7 is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #B47B4D, LRV 24 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cowboy Hat from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #B47B4D · 3009-7
Caramel Toffee
24%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Caramel Toffee Technical Profile
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Caramel Toffee in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caramel Toffee in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCaramel Toffee
Nearly identical
PPGCowboy Hat
Cowboy Hat
PPG
Nearly identical
Chamois Shirt
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Metal
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Copper Mine
Behr
Very similar
Nutmeg Spice
Kilz
Very similar
English Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Sparrow'S Beak
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Tigereye
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Saddle Brown
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Create .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caramel Toffee
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caramel Toffee
#B47B4D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AF80
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caramel Toffee
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caramel Toffee 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 Toffee.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caramel Toffee — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caramel Toffee have?
Caramel Toffee 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 Caramel Toffee in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caramel Toffee from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caramel Toffee are Cowboy Hat by PPG (a near-identical match), Chamois Shirt by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Metal by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Caramel Toffee'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 Toffee?
Caramel Toffee has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 24.4, 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 Caramel Toffee's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.