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Benjamin Moore Caramel Apple
1042 · #997C57 · LRV ~21.9
Closest tone in another brand: Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea (~97% proximity)Caramel Apple (1042) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 21.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea (~97% proximity).
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LRV (estimated)
21.9 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
1042
HEX
#997C57
RGB
153, 124, 87
HSL
34°, 27%, 47%
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Caramel Apple FAQ
What is the LRV of Caramel Apple?
Caramel Apple has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 21.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Caramel Apple in other brands?
Dunn-Edwards: Bourbon Sweet Tea (DEFD28), ~97% proximity; PPG: Tweed (PPG1098-6), ~96% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (SW 6124), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), ~95% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), ~95% proximity; Glidden: Tweed (PPG1098-6), ~95% proximity; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), ~95% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~76% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Caramel Apple?
The HEX code of Caramel Apple (1042) is #997C57, RGB 153, 124, 87. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.