Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Roxbury Caramel |
| SKU | HC-42 |
| Hex | #CAA378 |
| RGB | 202, 163, 120 |
| HSL | 31°, 44%, 63% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Benjamin Moore Roxbury Caramel
Roxbury Caramel sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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.
Roxbury 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
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 neutral from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Roxbury 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 #CAA378 in HSL space. Pair Roxbury 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 Roxbury Caramel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Roxbury 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 HC-42 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Vintage Gold (SW 9024), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Vintage Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
The closest Behr equivalent of Roxbury Caramel is Butter Nut (HDC-AC-13). At ΔE 0.57 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). If Behr is your counter, order Butter Nut and you'll get the same color. See the full Butter Nut swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Valspar's nearest match is Roasted Cashew (M147), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.37). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.1 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Roasted Cashew swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Outback (PPG1088-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.28). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Glidden's nearest match is Outback (PPG1088-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.04). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Outback swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Roxbury Caramel is Cork Board (318-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cork Board swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Grecian Gold (HGSW 2174), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.38). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Grecian Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Dunn-Edwards has no exact twin of Roxbury Caramel. The nearest is Medallion (DEC729) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Medallion swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Roxbury Caramel is Cane (NO. 53) — very close at ΔE 3.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.67). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Rodda's nearest match is Loam (CA119), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.84). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Loam swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
C2 Paint's nearest match is Gold Digger (C2-858), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Gold Digger swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Clare has no exact twin of Roxbury Caramel. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.21 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Roxbury Caramel
Kompozit's nearest match is Cinnamon Toast (0246), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.35). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Roxbury Caramel without repainting risk. See the full Cinnamon Toast swatch →