# Sherwin Williams Caramelized

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/caramelized-sw-9186](https://plan-home.com/color/caramelized-sw-9186)

Sherwin Williams Caramelized SW 9186 is a medium warm tan with a muted caramel-brown cast and a noticeable golden-orange base. Its softened saturation keeps it from reading too dark, while still giving walls more presence than a standard beige. In bright natural light, this shade can appear lighter and more golden; lower or warmer lighting draws out its earthy brown side. Use Caramelized in dining rooms, entryways, or studies where wood furniture, aged brass, leather, and woven textures can reinforce its warmth. It also suits cabinetry or a feature wall paired with creamy off-whites, deep olive greens, or charcoal accents.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Caramelized
- **Color code:** SW 9186
- **HEX:** #c29871
- **RGB:** 194, 152, 113
- **LRV:** 35.35%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Beige
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Timeless Color Wall, 2019 Wanderer

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 29° Saturation: 41.75% Value: 76.08%
- **HSL:** hsl(29, 40, 60)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 21.65 Yellow: 41.75 Key: 23.92
- **YIQ:** Y: 160.112 I: 37.56 Q: -3.252
- **XYZ:** X: 36.458 Y: 35.12 Z: 20.477
- **CIE Lab:** L:65.842 a:10.523 b:26.521
- **CIE Luv:** L:65.842 u:30.478 v:32.221
- **Decimal:** 12753009
- **Hunter Lab:** 59.262, 6.104, 20.997

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Lanyard](https://plan-home.com/color/lanyard-sw-7680)
- [Benjamin Moore Butternut Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-butternut-squash-1090)
- [Behr Copper Moon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-copper-moon)
- [Behr Gingersnap](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gingersnap)
- [Behr Teatime](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-teatime)
- [Behr Burnished Caramel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-burnished-caramel)
- [Behr Fresh Croissant](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-fresh-croissant)
- [Benjamin Moore Farm Fresh](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-farm-fresh-af-360)
- [Behr Antique Treasure](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-antique-treasure)
- [Benjamin Moore Desert Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-desert-beach-1104)
- [Benjamin Moore Barley Harvest](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barley-harvest-1070)
- [Behr Windswept Leaves](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-windswept-leaves)
- [Behr Kenya](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-kenya)
- [Benjamin Moore Warm Sunglow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-warm-sunglow-csp-1070)
- [Behr Almond Roca](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-almond-roca)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/mesa-tan-sw-7695)
- [Behr Peanut Butter](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peanut-butter)
- [Benjamin Moore Autumn Leaf](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-autumn-leaf-1131)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Wickerwork](https://plan-home.com/color/wickerwork-sw-0010)
- [Sherwin Williams Kilim Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/kilim-beige-sw-6106)
- [Sherwin Williams Classic Sand](https://plan-home.com/color/classic-sand-sw-0056)
- [Sherwin Williams Fresco Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/fresco-cream-sw-7719)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesa Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/mesa-tan-sw-7695)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Leather Bound](https://plan-home.com/color/leather-bound-sw-6118)
- [Sherwin Williams Tatami Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/tatami-tan-sw-6116)
- [Sherwin Williams Olde World Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/olde-world-gold-sw-7700)
- [Sherwin Williams Eastlake Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/eastlake-gold-sw-0009)
- [Sherwin Williams Carmel](https://plan-home.com/color/carmel-sw-2921)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Mount Etna](https://plan-home.com/color/mount-etna-sw-7625)
- [Sherwin Williams Debonair](https://plan-home.com/color/debonair-sw-9139)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarragon](https://plan-home.com/color/tarragon-sw-9660)
- [Sherwin Williams Rain Cloud](https://plan-home.com/color/rain-cloud-sw-9639)
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.