Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Carmelized Orange |
| SKU | PPG1197-7 |
| Hex | #EE934B |
| RGB | 238, 147, 75 |
| HSL | 27°, 83%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About PPG / Glidden Carmelized Orange
Carmelized Orange 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.
Carmelized Orange 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.
Closest matches by brand
11 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 orange from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Carmelized Orange 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 #EE934B in HSL space. Pair Carmelized Orange 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 Carmelized Orange Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Carmelized Orange 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 PPG1197-7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Carmelized Orange. The nearest is Mandarin (SW 6891) at ΔE 3.55 — 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 Mandarin swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
At Behr, the closest color to Carmelized Orange is Adventure Orange (270D-5) — very close at ΔE 2.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Adventure Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is New Dawn (133), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carmelized Orange without repainting risk. See the full New Dawn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
Valspar's nearest match is Brushed Orange (2007-3B), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.97). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42.4 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carmelized Orange without repainting risk. See the full Brushed Orange swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
The closest Glidden equivalent of Carmelized Orange is Carmelized Orange (PPG1197-7). 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 39 vs 40). If Glidden is your counter, order Carmelized Orange and you'll get the same color. See the full Carmelized Orange swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Carmelized Orange is Sweet Cantaloupe (108-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.04, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Cantaloupe swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Carmelized Orange. The nearest is Outgoing Orange (HGSW 1123) at ΔE 3.64 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Outgoing Orange swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Yams (DE5200), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.08). It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Carmelized Orange without repainting risk. See the full Yams swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Carmelized Orange is Cheddar Cheese (0977) — very close at ΔE 3.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cheddar Cheese swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Carmelized Orange is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.69, 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 Japonica swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Carmelized Orange
At Kompozit, the closest color to Carmelized Orange is Japonica (0983) — very close at ΔE 2.69, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Japonica swatch →