Cache of Camel
M254 · #CFB98B · LRV 49.6 — warm red-orange tone, mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light.
- 1Thai Curry21
- 2Chilled Wine41
- 3Cache of Camel49.6
- 4Jackfruit62
- 5Lemon Chiffon79
What Color Is Cache of Camel, Really?
Cache of Camel reads as a warm red-orange tone — mid-tone — versatile but shifts visibly with light. The notes below cover how Valspar M254 behaves in different light and the closest matches at competing US brands.
Best Rooms and Uses for Cache of Camel
Cache of Camel is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
How Lighting Changes Cache of Camel
Cache of Camel sits in the mid-range at LRV 49.6, 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 Cache of Camel 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 Valspar M254 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 | EcruSW 6135 · Sherwin-Williams | 2.3 | 51 | Color page → |
| Behr | Desert Camel320F-4 · Behr | 1.2 | 51 | Color page → |
| Benjamin Moore | Sombrero249 · Benjamin Moore | 1.6 | 48 | Color page → |
| PPG / Glidden | Appalachian TrailPPG1105-5 · PPG / Glidden | 0.5 | 50 | Color page → |
| Glidden | Appalachian TrailPPG1105-5 · Glidden | 0.5 | 50 | Color page → |
| Dutch Boy | Starburst Wheat321-3DB · Dutch Boy | 2.3 | 50 | Color page → |
Similar Valspar Colors
The nearest shades to Cache of Camel within Valspar'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 #CFB98B in HSL space. Pair Cache of Camel with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
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