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Sherwin Williams El Caramelo SW9106

El Caramelo

Sherwin Williams

SW9106

About El Caramelo by Sherwin Williams

El Caramelo SW9106 by Sherwin Williams is a dark warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 18% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Bold pick for accents, dining rooms, or small cozy spaces. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 17.9%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #946e48

RGB: 148, 110, 72

Hue30°

Saturation35%

Lightness43%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to El Caramelo from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how El Caramelo looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is El Caramelo SW9106 a warm or cool color?
El Caramelo by Sherwin Williams is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is El Caramelo?
El Caramelo sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for El Caramelo?
Brightness is about 18%. Saturation is around 35%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 43%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #946e48. The RGB value is 148, 110, 72.
Is El Caramelo better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
El Caramelo has brightness around 18%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with El Caramelo?
You can match El Caramelo with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does El Caramelo work best in a home?
El Caramelo works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does El Caramelo compare to a pure white paint?
El Caramelo is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above El Caramelo in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below El Caramelo in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from El Caramelo. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to El Caramelo. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.