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Benjamin Moore Caramel Apple

1042 · #997C57 · LRV 21.9

Compare with other brands: Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea is a 97% match

Caramel Apple (1042) is a dark brown from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 21.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is Dunn-Edwards Bourbon Sweet Tea (97% match).

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LRV

21.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

1042

HEX

#997C57

RGB

153, 124, 87

HSL

34°, 27%, 47%

Family

Browns

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Caramel Apple FAQ

What is the LRV of Caramel Apple?

Caramel Apple has an 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.

What is the closest match to Caramel Apple in other brands?

Dunn-Edwards: Bourbon Sweet Tea (DEFD28), 97%; PPG: Tweed (PPG1098-6), 96%; Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (SW 6124), 95%; Valspar: Haute Hickory (8004-17F), 95%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Cardboard (HGSW6124), 95%; Glidden: Tweed (PPG1098-6), 95%; Behr: Westminster (N270-6), 95%; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), 76%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.