Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Caramelized Pecan |
| SKU | PPG1089-7 |
| Hex | #A27B4E |
| RGB | 162, 123, 78 |
| HSL | 32°, 35%, 47% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About PPG / Glidden Caramelized Pecan
With an LRV of 22, Caramelized Pecan is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Caramelized Pecan works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches by brand
14 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Caramelized Pecan 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 #A27B4E in HSL space. Pair Caramelized Pecan 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 Caramelized Pecan Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Caramelized Pecan 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 PPG1089-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Smokey Topaz (SW 6117) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smokey Topaz swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Behr's nearest match is Butter Caramel (HDC-CL-18A), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.59). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramelized Pecan without repainting risk. See the full Butter Caramel swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Caramelized Pecan is Graham Cracker (1113). At ΔE 0.55 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Graham Cracker and you'll get the same color. See the full Graham Cracker swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Valspar's nearest match is Teak (8003-20F), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Caramelized Pecan without repainting risk. See the full Teak swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
The closest Glidden equivalent of Caramelized Pecan is Caramelized Pecan (PPG1089-7). At ΔE 0.52 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Glidden is your counter, order Caramelized Pecan and you'll get the same color. See the full Caramelized Pecan swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Chicken Coop (314-6DB) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Chicken Coop swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Smokey Topaz (HGSW 2152) at ΔE 3.69 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Smokey Topaz swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Caramelized Pecan is Crackled Leather (DET684). At ΔE 0.44 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Crackled Leather and you'll get the same color. See the full Crackled Leather swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Vintage Crown (JG-152) at ΔE 4.36 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 26 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Vintage Crown swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Caramelized Pecan is Rich and Rare (0893) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rich and Rare swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Caramelized Pecan is Crazy Horse (0256) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crazy Horse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Pumpkin (C2-647) at ΔE 3.85 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Caramelized Pecan. The nearest is Miel (MIEL) at ΔE 4.98 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Caramelized Pecan
At Kompozit, the closest color to Caramelized Pecan is Crazy Horse (0256) — very close at ΔE 2.68, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Crazy Horse swatch →