Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Caramel Sundae |
| SKU | 280D-4 |
| Hex | #E49F6F |
| RGB | 228, 159, 111 |
| HSL | 25°, 68%, 66% |
| LRV | 42 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Caramel Sundae
Caramel Sundae sits in the mid-range at LRV 42, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Caramel Sundae is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
13 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Caramel Sundae within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #E49F6F in HSL space. Pair Caramel Sundae with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Caramel Sundae Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caramel Sundae from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr 280D-4 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Inventive Orange (SW 6633), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Sundae without repainting risk. See the full Inventive Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Soft Pumpkin (2166-40), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.99). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Sundae without repainting risk. See the full Soft Pumpkin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
Valspar has no exact twin of Caramel Sundae. The nearest is Frankincense (3002-5C) at ΔE 4.32 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42.8 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Frankincense swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Caramel Sundae is Orange Clay (PPG1200-4) — very close at ΔE 3.31, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 45 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Clay swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
At Glidden, the closest color to Caramel Sundae is Time For Orange (80YR 38/427) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Time For Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caramel Sundae is Harvested Moon (210-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Harvested Moon swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caramel Sundae. The nearest is Heirloom Carrot (HGSW 1134) at ΔE 3.88 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Heirloom Carrot swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caramel Sundae is Pecan Veneer (DE5207) — very close at ΔE 2.4, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 40 vs 42) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pecan Veneer swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Caramel Sundae. The nearest is Trumpet Flower (1037) at ΔE 4.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 42 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Trumpet Flower swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caramel Sundae. The nearest is Delicata (C2-558) at ΔE 4.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Delicata swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caramel Sundae
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Caramel Sundae. The nearest is Pixie (PIXIE) at ΔE 4.83 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 39 vs 42). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pixie swatch →