PPG Caramel Sugar
PPG16-05 · #BA8A74 · LRV ~29.9
Closest tone in another brand: Glidden Caramel Sugar (~98% proximity)Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05) is a dark beige from PPG, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 29.9 (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 Glidden Caramel Sugar (~98% proximity).
Closest tone to Caramel Sugar in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
29.9 · Dark
Temperature
Warm
Code
PPG16-05
HEX
#BA8A74
RGB
186, 138, 116
HSL
19°, 34%, 59%
Family
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Caramel Sugar FAQ
What is the LRV of Caramel Sugar?
Caramel Sugar has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 29.9 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 Sugar in other brands?
Glidden: Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05), ~98% proximity; Valspar: Belfry Brick (V082-4), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Roman Shade (1228), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Copper Lake (DE6103), ~95% proximity; Behr: Minestrone (S200-5), ~92% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Renwick Rose Beige (SW 2804), ~92% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Coral Island (HGSW6332), ~87% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Naperon (No. 315), ~80% 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 Sugar?
The HEX code of Caramel Sugar (PPG16-05) is #BA8A74, RGB 186, 138, 116. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.