Caramelized Orange
250D-7 · #B24A16 · LRV 14 — warm red-orange tone, dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs.
- 1Burnt Cinnamon9
- 2Caramelized Orange14
- 3Caramelized35
- 4Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Caramelized Orange, Really?
Caramelized Orange reads as a warm red-orange tone — dark — high drama, needs strong daylight or warm bulbs. The notes below cover how Behr 250D-7 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Caramelized Orange
Caramelized Orange works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes Caramelized Orange
With an LRV of 14, Caramelized Orange is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Most complaints about Caramelized Orange are a light mismatch. Upload a photo of your actual room and see it on your walls — then ask for the same wall in north light or evening lamps before you buy a single sample.
Need It From Another Brand?
Any paint counter can custom-tint Behr 250D-7 directly. If you would rather stay in one brand's own deck, these are the closest stock matches, measured as ΔE2000. Under 2 is a difference you will not see on the wall.
| Brand | Closest color | ΔE | LRV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valspar | Opening NightV046-6 · Valspar | 4.6 | 15.3 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Camden207-6DB · Dutch Boy | 4.7 | 16 | Color page → |
Similar Behr Colors
The nearest shades to Caramelized Orange within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
WCAG 2.1: AA is 4.5 : 1 for normal text, 3 : 1 for large text, AAA is 7 : 1.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #B24A16 in HSL space. Pair Caramelized Orange with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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