Caraway Seed 3005-9C is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #BDA67F, estimated 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.
Valspar · #BDA67F · 3005-9C
Caraway Seed
40%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Caraway Seed Technical Profile
HEX Code#BDA67F
RGB189, 166, 127
Estimated LRV39.6
UndertoneNeutral
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandValspar
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Compare alternatives to Caraway Seed
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Equestrian
Dunn-Edwards
#BEA781
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Spice Gold
Benjamin Moore
#BDA57F
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Rich Reward
Vista Paint
#BAA580
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Tarnished Treasure
Sherwin-Williams
#B9A47E
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Summerwood Gold
PPG
#BEA982
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Oxford Street
Behr
#BAA27A
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Rich Reward
Hirshfield's
#B9A37F
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Corked Tan
Dutch Boy
#C0A87C
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Colorhouse
#C1A878
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Colors That Work With Caraway Seed
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Caraway Seed from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Caraway Seed are Equestrian by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match), Spice Gold by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Rich Reward by Vista Paint (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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