Ref. #BDA67F · 3005-9C
Caraway Seed
40%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Caraway Seed Technical Profile
What color is Caraway Seed? It's a medium warm orange with the hex code #BDA67F. Colors similar to Caraway Seed include Benjamin Moore Spice Gold, Vista Paint Rich Reward, Vista Paint Serengeti Safari. Caraway Seed has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. Its LRV of 40 gives Caraway Seed depth without going dark, which makes it a strong choice for accent walls, libraries, and rooms with abundant natural light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Caraway Seed
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Spice Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Rich Reward
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Handwoven
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Oxford Street
Behr
Nearly identical
Rich Reward
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Antiquity
PPG
Nearly identical
Victorian Gold Met.
MPC
Nearly identical
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 belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Caraway Seed from other brands?
The closest matches are Spice Gold by Benjamin Moore (#BDA57F), Rich Reward by Vista Paint (#BAA580), Serengeti Safari by Vista Paint (#BDA882). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Caraway Seed?
Caraway Seed has an LRV of 39.6, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
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