Classic Caramel
1118 · #B79163 · LRV 31 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Rookwood Terra Cotta14
- 2Determined Orange22
- 3Classic Caramel31
- 4Canyon Dusk36
- 5Venetian Plaster42
What Color Is Classic Caramel, Really?
Classic Caramel reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Benjamin Moore 1118 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Classic Caramel
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. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
How Lighting Changes 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.
Most complaints about Classic Caramel 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 Benjamin Moore 1118 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherwin-Williams | BaguetteSW 6123 · Sherwin-Williams | 1.4 | 31 | Color page → |
| Behr | Almond RocaS260-5 · Behr | 2.1 | 31 | Color page → |
| Valspar | Etruscan BronzeP051 · Valspar | 2.0 | 30.1 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Wheat ToastPPG1080-5 · PPG / Glidden | 2.3 | 31 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Honey HavenPPG1089-6 · Glidden | 1.3 | 32 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | High Plains316-4DB · Dutch Boy | 1.4 | 31 | Color page → |
Similar Benjamin Moore Colors
The 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.
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 #B79163 in HSL space. Pair Classic Caramel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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