Caraway Seed 3005-9C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDA67F, LRV 40 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Equestrian from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BDA67F · 3005-9C
Caraway Seed
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caraway Seed Technical Profile
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Caraway Seed in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Caraway Seed in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparCaraway Seed
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsEquestrian
Equestrian
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Spice Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rich Reward
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Summerwood Gold
PPG
Nearly identical
Oxford Street
Behr
Nearly identical
Rich Reward
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Stone .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Zucchini Garden
Kilz
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Beige
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Caraway Seed
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Caraway Seed
#BDA67F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A8AD85
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Caraway Seed
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Caraway Seed 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 Caraway Seed.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Caraway Seed — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Caraway Seed have?
Caraway Seed by Valspar has a neutral 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 Caraway Seed in your own space before committing.
What colors match Caraway Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caraway Seed are Equestrian by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Spice Gold by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Rich Reward by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Caraway Seed'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 Caraway Seed?
Caraway Seed has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, 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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Why Caraway Seed's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.