Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Classic Caramel |
| SKU | 1118 |
| Hex | #B79163 |
| RGB | 183, 145, 99 |
| HSL | 33°, 37%, 55% |
| LRV | 31 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Classic Caramel
Classic Caramel sits in the mid-range at LRV 31, 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.
Classic Caramel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
Closest matches by brand
17 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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Classic Caramel 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 #B79163 in HSL space. Pair Classic 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.
Benjamin Moore Classic Caramel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Classic 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 Benjamin Moore 1118 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baguette (SW 6123), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Behr's nearest match is Windswept Leaves (S280-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Windswept Leaves swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Valspar's nearest match is Etruscan Bronze (P051), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30.1 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Etruscan Bronze swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Classic Caramel
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Classic Caramel is Wheat Toast (PPG1080-5) — very close at ΔE 2.33, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Glidden's nearest match is Honey Haven (PPG1089-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Honey Haven swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Dutch Boy's nearest match is High Plains (316-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full High Plains swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Classic Caramel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Baguette (HGSW 2183), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Baguette swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Maple View (DE6152), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It runs slightly darker (LRV 29 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Maple View swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Classic Caramel. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is Sand (NO. 45), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Apple Crisp (0247), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Classic Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Apple Crisp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Classic Caramel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Classic Caramel is Gold Ransom (0892) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Classic Caramel
At Rodda, the closest color to Classic Caramel is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Classic Caramel
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Classic Caramel is Frida (C2-602) — very close at ΔE 2.31, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Frida swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Clare has no exact twin of Classic Caramel. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.9 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably lighter (LRV 37 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Classic Caramel
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Classic Caramel. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 31). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Classic Caramel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Classic Caramel is Gold Ransom (0892) — very close at ΔE 2.29, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 31 vs 31) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Ransom swatch →