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Behr Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) Paint Color


Color Name: Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)
Hex Color Code: #8F6A4F
RGB Color Code: RGB(143, 106, 79)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 25.9%, 44.8%, 43.9%
Color Family (Hue): Orange





About Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) color - its meaning and example


What color is Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)?

Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) color belongs to the Orange color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) is #8F6A4F, and the RGB color code is RGB(143, 106, 79).

In the RGB color model, Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) has a red value of 143, a green value of 106, and a blue value of 79. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 25.9% magenta, 44.8% yellow, and 43.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 25.3° (degrees), 28.8 % saturation, and 43.5 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) has a hue of 25.3° (degrees), 44.8 % saturation and 56.1 % brightness/value.


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) is cool or warm?

The color Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)?

Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) has an LRV of nearly 17. By LRV value, it is a medium dark color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01)

Light Color


Compare LRV 17 of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 17 puts Behr Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) paint color in the darker category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) (Paint - Behr) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(143, 106, 79)
Red
143 (56.1%)
Green
106 (41.6%)
Blue
79 (31.0%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
25.87%
Yellow
44.76%
Key
43.92%

HSL

HSL(25.31deg, 28.8 %, 43.5 %)

Hue
25.31°
Saturation
28.83 %.
Lightness
43.53 %.

RYB

RYB(111, 119, 96)
Red
111 (43.5%)
Yellow
119 (46.7%)
Blue
96 (37.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
25.31°
Saturation
44.76 %.
Brightness / Value
56.08 %.

HWB

H: 25.31°

W: 30.98 %

B: 43.92 %

XYZ

X : 17.89

Y : 16.71

Z : 9.68

YXY

Y1 : 16.71

X : 0.4

Y2 : 0.38

CMY

C : 43.92%

M : 58.43%

Y : 69.02%


LRV

~ 16.7 %

Munsell Color System

8.3YR 4.6/4

CIE-Lab

L : 47.9

A : 11.15

B : 20.9

CIE-Lch

L : 47.9

C : 23.69

H : 61.92

CIE-Luv

L : 47.9

U : 26.55

V : 23.07

Hunter-Lab

L : 40.88

A : 6.59

B : 14.58






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the colors similar to Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#926F5B
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ΔE - 5.32 (94.7% similar)
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ΔE - 5.53 (94.5% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Pantone TCX




Pantone PMS


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Pantone PMS


#87674F
PANTONE 875 C
ΔE - 2.30 (97.7% similar)
#97694C
PANTONE 2468 C
ΔE - 2.70 (97.3% similar)
#8B634B
PANTONE 876 C
ΔE - 2.99 (97.0% similar)
#9A6A4F
PANTONE 7525 C
ΔE - 3.61 (96.4% similar)


RAL Design


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to RAL Design




British Standard 4800


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to British Standard 4800


#84604B
BS 04-B-21 - Sierra
ΔE - 4.44 (95.6% similar)


RAL Classic


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to RAL Classic


#89693E
RAL 8000 - Green Brown
ΔE - 6.33 (93.7% similar)
#80643F
RAL 1036 - Pearl Gold
ΔE - 6.62 (93.4% similar)





Paint similar to Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) (Paint - Behr)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) (Paint - Behr). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Behr


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Behr


#88654D
Molasses (S220-7)
ΔE - 2.33 (97.7% similar)
#986B4D
Toasted Bagel (S230-7)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#8A6C57
Antiquities (MQ2-43)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Dunn-Edwards


#8F684B
Cedar Chest (DE 6112)
ΔE - 1.01 (99.0% similar)
#8B694D
Neutral Valley (DE 6119)
ΔE - 1.45 (98.5% similar)
#896956
Art and Craft (DET 682)
ΔE - 3.11 (96.9% similar)
#8F6E4B
Brown Bear (DE 6140)
ΔE - 3.85 (96.2% similar)


Valspar


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Valspar


#8B6A52
Brownie Scout (V084-5)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#8D6A49
Dancing Bear (M137)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#917158
Dark Toast (3001-9B)
ΔE - 2.87 (97.1% similar)
#8F6F51
Mocha Syrup (3002-9B)
ΔE - 2.91 (97.1% similar)





Sherwin Williams


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Sherwin Williams


#89674A
Baked Cookie (SW 9098)
ΔE - 2.14 (97.9% similar)
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Steady Brown (SW 6110)
ΔE - 2.88 (97.1% similar)
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Toasty (SW 6095)
ΔE - 3.06 (96.9% similar)
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Antiquarian Brown (SW 0045)
ΔE - 3.08 (96.9% similar)


PPG Paints


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to PPG Paints


#8D6A4A
Slippery Stone (PPG1080-7)
ΔE - 2.25 (97.8% similar)
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Copper Pot (PPG1081-7)
ΔE - 2.56 (97.4% similar)
#8C6E54
Caravel Brown (PPG1079-6)
ΔE - 2.65 (97.4% similar)
#8D725A
Cocoa Delight (PPG1078-6)
ΔE - 4.19 (95.8% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) to Benjamin Moore


#956E56
Maplewood (1133)
ΔE - 2.42 (97.6% similar)
#986E4F
Penny (2163-30)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)
#8E7056
Vero Beach Tan (1085)
ΔE - 3.03 (97.0% similar)
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Valley Forge Brown (HC-74)
ΔE - 3.65 (96.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Behr Caramel Swirl (PPU4-01) - #8F6A4F Color Images and Patterns


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