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Sherwin-Williams El Caramelo

SW 9106 · #946E48 · LRV ~17.9

Closest tone in another brand: Behr Nugget Gold (~97% proximity)

El Caramelo (SW 9106) is a dark brown from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 17.9 (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 Behr Nugget Gold (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to El Caramelo in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

17.9 · Dark

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 9106

HEX

#946E48

RGB

148, 110, 72

HSL

30°, 35%, 43%

Family

Browns

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El Caramelo FAQ

What is the LRV of El Caramelo?

El Caramelo has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 17.9 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 El Caramelo in other brands?

Behr: Nugget Gold (S260-7), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Bourbon (PPG1083-7), ~96% proximity; PPG: Bourbon (PPG1083-7), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Tavern Creek (DEA166), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Gettysburgh Gold (1064), ~95% proximity; Valspar: Must Love Dogs (V086-5), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Antiquarian Brown (HGSW0045), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Marmelo (No. 316), ~86% 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 El Caramelo?

The HEX code of El Caramelo (SW 9106) is #946E48, RGB 148, 110, 72. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.