Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Caramel Corn |
| SKU | 2160-10 |
| Hex | #B2803D |
| RGB | 178, 128, 61 |
| HSL | 34°, 49%, 47% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Caramel Corn
Caramel Corn sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 Corn 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
12 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
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Caramel Corn within Benjamin Moore'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 #B2803D in HSL space. Pair Caramel Corn 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.
Benjamin Moore Caramel Corn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caramel Corn 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 Benjamin Moore 2160-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Corn
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Monarch Gold (SW 2920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.24). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Corn without repainting risk. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At Behr, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Almond Brittle (S270-6) — very close at ΔE 2.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Almond Brittle swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caramel Corn
Valspar's nearest match is Camel Ride (3005-7A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.2 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Corn without repainting risk. See the full Camel Ride swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At Glidden, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caramel Corn
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Bronzed Tan (318-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.18). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Corn without repainting risk. See the full Bronzed Tan swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Bourbon Butterscotch (HGSW 2131) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Butterscotch swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Bungalow Gold (DET484) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 24 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bungalow Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caramel Corn
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Caramel Corn is Amber Essence (H027) — very close at ΔE 2.01, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 25 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Amber Essence swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caramel Corn
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Caramel Corn is Waxen Moon (0921). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Waxen Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caramel Corn
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caramel Corn. The nearest is Pumpkin (C2-647) at ΔE 3.56 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 23 vs 25). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caramel Corn
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Caramel Corn is Waxen Moon (0921). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25). If Kompozit is your counter, order Waxen Moon and you'll get the same color. See the full Waxen Moon swatch →