Color spec
| Brand | Valspar |
| Name | Hint of Caramel |
| SKU | V049-5 |
| Hex | #D58B3D |
| RGB | 213, 139, 61 |
| HSL | 31°, 64%, 54% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Valspar Hint of Caramel
Hint of Caramel sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, 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.
Hint of Caramel 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
13 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
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Valspar colors
closest in the Valspar deckThe nearest shades to Hint of Caramel within Valspar'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 #D58B3D in HSL space. Pair Hint of 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.
Valspar Hint of Caramel Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Hint of 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 Valspar V049-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Curry (SW 6671) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curry swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
The closest Behr equivalent of Hint of Caramel is Buried Treasure (PMD-105). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Buried Treasure and you'll get the same color. See the full Buried Treasure swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Hint of Caramel is Jack O'Lantern (2156-30). At ΔE 0.61 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Jack O'Lantern and you'll get the same color. See the full Jack O'Lantern swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Hint of Caramel. The nearest is Polo Pony (PPG1202-6) at ΔE 4.18 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Polo Pony swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Glidden, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Sunlit Topaz (90YR 31/605) — very close at ΔE 2.06, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sunlit Topaz swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Curried Orange (211-7DB) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Curried Orange swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams has no exact twin of Hint of Caramel. The nearest is Luna Gold (HGSW 2142) at ΔE 3.95 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Luna Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Hint of Caramel is Pumpkin Spice Latte (DEFD23). At ΔE 0.88 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Pumpkin Spice Latte and you'll get the same color. See the full Pumpkin Spice Latte swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 32 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 30 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Hint of Caramel. The nearest is Morelia (C2-603) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morelia swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Hint of Caramel. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Hint of Caramel
At Kompozit, the closest color to Hint of Caramel is Mexican Spirit (0984) — very close at ΔE 3.14, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mexican Spirit swatch →