Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Caramel Kiss |
| SKU | PPG1083-6 |
| Hex | #B08A61 |
| RGB | 176, 138, 97 |
| HSL | 31°, 33%, 54% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Caramel Kiss
Caramel Kiss sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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 Kiss is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
16 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 brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Caramel Kiss within PPG / Glidden'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 #B08A61 in HSL space. Pair Caramel Kiss 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.
PPG / Glidden Caramel Kiss Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caramel Kiss 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1083-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Yearling (SW 7725) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Yearling swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Behr, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Syrup (MQ2-02) — very close at ΔE 3.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Syrup swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Bryan Ochre (CW-390) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bryan Ochre swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
Valspar's nearest match is Char Latte (M128), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.78). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29.1 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Kiss without repainting risk. See the full Char Latte swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
The closest Glidden equivalent of Caramel Kiss is Caramel Kiss (PPG1083-6). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). If Glidden is your counter, order Caramel Kiss and you'll get the same color. See the full Caramel Kiss swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Toned Honey (214-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toned Honey swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caramel Kiss. The nearest is Tranquil Tan (HGSW 3163) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Tranquil Tan swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Dark Sepia (DE6138), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.19). It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramel Kiss without repainting risk. See the full Dark Sepia swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Magnolia Home, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Vintage Crown (JG-152) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 26 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Wet Sand (NO. 46) — very close at ΔE 3.37, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Wet Sand swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Rich Oak (0268) — very close at ΔE 2.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich Oak swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Safari Sun (0248) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Sun swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Rodda, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Madrona (CA102) — very close at ΔE 2.75, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Madrona swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caramel Kiss. The nearest is Sweetfeed (BD33) at ΔE 4.24 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Sweetfeed swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Caramel Kiss. The nearest is Bandelier (BANDELIER) at ΔE 3.53 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bandelier swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caramel Kiss
At Kompozit, the closest color to Caramel Kiss is Safari Sun (0248) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Safari Sun swatch →