Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Creme De Caramel |
| SKU | HDC-NT-04 |
| Hex | #D5B391 |
| RGB | 213, 179, 145 |
| HSL | 30°, 45%, 70% |
| LRV | 48 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Pink |
About Behr Creme De Caramel
Creme De Caramel sits in the mid-range at LRV 48, 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.
Creme De Caramel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Soft pinks flatter bedrooms and nurseries; deeper ones make a confident statement.
Closest matches by brand
15 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 pink from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Creme De Caramel 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 #D5B391 in HSL space. Pair Creme De Caramel 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 Creme De Caramel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Creme De Caramel 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 HDC-NT-04 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Creme De Caramel is Bagel (SW 6114). At ΔE 0.53 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Bagel and you'll get the same color. See the full Bagel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Creme De Caramel is Natural Leather (CSP-1065). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 48 vs 48). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Natural Leather and you'll get the same color. See the full Natural Leather swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
Valspar's nearest match is Warm Buff (3002-10A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.64). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47.8 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Warm Buff swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Nutmeg Glow (PPG1080-3), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Nutmeg Glow swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
The closest Glidden equivalent of Creme De Caramel is Cinnamon Frost (PPG1081-4). At ΔE 0.86 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48). If Glidden is your counter, order Cinnamon Frost and you'll get the same color. See the full Cinnamon Frost swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Vanilla Crème (314-3DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.57). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Vanilla Crème swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Creme De Caramel is Almeria (HGSW 3136) — very close at ΔE 2.66, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almeria swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Creme De Caramel is Slopes (DEC721) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Slopes swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Creme De Caramel is Mortar Pink (NO. G13). At ΔE 0.94 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 48). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order Mortar Pink and you'll get the same color. See the full Mortar Pink swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Fossil Tan (0169), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 47 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Fossil Tan swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Crowned One (0238), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Crowned One swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
At Rodda, the closest color to Creme De Caramel is Berber (CA118) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 46 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Berber swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Creme De Caramel. The nearest is Vicuna (C2-860) at ΔE 4.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vicuna swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Creme De Caramel
Kompozit's nearest match is Crowned One (0238), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 49 vs 48) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Creme De Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Crowned One swatch →