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PPG Honey Caramel (PPG1089-5)

Popularyellow

HEX

#C8A060

RGB

200, 160, 96

LRV

32

Code

PPG1089-5

Overview

PPG Honey Caramel (PPG1089-5) is a yellow paint color with a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32. Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light. This versatile shade works beautifully in living room and bedroom settings and pairs well with Traditional design styles.

Color Specifications

  • HEX code: #C8A060 | RGB: 200, 160, 96
  • Light Reflectance Value (LRV): 32 — Medium — best for rooms with moderate natural light
  • Undertone: Warm yellow
  • Color family: Yellow
  • Best for: living room, bedroom, dining room
  • Design styles: Traditional, Mid-Century Modern, Bohemian

Why Choose This Color

  • Honey Caramel is a popular PPG color for interior and exterior projects
  • With an LRV of 32, it provides balanced light reflection
  • The warm yellow undertone makes it versatile for various design styles
  • Designers recommend Honey Caramel for Traditional aesthetics

How to Use This Color

  1. 1Test Honey Caramel with a sample swatch before committing
  2. 2Observe at different times of day: morning, afternoon, and evening
  3. 3Consider room orientation: north-facing rooms appear cooler, south-facing warmer
  4. 4Pair with darker trim for contrast
  5. 5Use PPG's recommended primer and apply 2 coats

Tags

ppgyellowwarm-yellowlrv-32living-roombedroomdining-room

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Frequently Asked Questions

PPG Honey Caramel (PPG1089-5) is a yellow paint color with an LRV of 32, ideal for living room and bedroom spaces.