Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Caramelized Orange |
| SKU | 250D-7 |
| Hex | #B24A16 |
| RGB | 178, 74, 22 |
| HSL | 20°, 78%, 39% |
| LRV | 14 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr 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.
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.
Closest matches by brand
3 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.
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Dutch Boy
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe 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.
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.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Caramelized Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caramelized Orange 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 250D-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Valspar Equivalent of Caramelized Orange
Valspar has no exact twin of Caramelized Orange. The nearest is Opening Night (V046-6) at ΔE 4.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 15.3 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Opening Night swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caramelized Orange
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Caramelized Orange. The nearest is Camden (207-6DB) at ΔE 4.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 16 vs 14). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Camden swatch →