Caramel paint colors
Top picks for caramel
6 editor's picksEditor's picks + the named caramel every designer roundup features. Each card links to a single-color reference or full brand guide.
More caramel shades
10 variantsDrill into shade variants — modifier-specific bands (light, deep, muted) and named in-between shades each link to their own hub with cross-brand matches.
Caramel at every US brand
9 brands · 5 picks each5 picks per brand spread across the LRV range, drawn from each brand's full caramel lineup. Tap any swatch for its single-color spec; tap the brand title for the brand's complete deck.
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Backdrop
Farrow & Ball
Top Kompozit caramel
73 in deckKompozit's deck has 73 colors that match the caramel band. The 5 below are spread across the LRV range — pick a darkness, hit Amazon for the can.
About caramel
Caramel is the warm tan-brown of cooked sugar — brighter than mocha, deeper than camel, with a golden undertone that reads inviting rather than yellow. It bridges the gap between true neutrals and chromatic warm tones.
Use it on bedroom walls, dens, and powder rooms where you want softness with warmth. It pairs with cream trim, brass hardware, oak floors, and cognac leather. Avoid cool greys — they make caramel look muddy. Designer alternatives: BM Lenox Tan, SW Caramelized, Magnolia Pottery Sand.