Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Autumn |
| SKU | S290-5 |
| Hex | #C49959 |
| RGB | 196, 153, 89 |
| HSL | 36°, 48%, 56% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Amber Autumn
Amber Autumn sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Amber Autumn is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
Closest matches by brand
15 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Amber Autumn within Behr's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #C49959 in HSL space. Pair Amber Autumn with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Behr Amber Autumn Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Autumn from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Behr S290-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Autumn
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber Autumn is Mannered Gold (SW 6130) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Autumn
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Amber Autumn is Massicot (CW-380) — very close at ΔE 2.22, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Massicot swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mustard Seed (M159), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.6 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mustard Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Autumn
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Glidden's nearest match is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Autumn without repainting risk. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Dutch Boy has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) at ΔE 4.12 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Autumn
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber Autumn is Mannered Gold (HGSW 2173) — very close at ΔE 2.78, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mannered Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Autumn
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Amber Autumn is Wildflower Honey (DET486). At ΔE 0.9 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Wildflower Honey and you'll get the same color. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amber Autumn
The closest Farrow & Ball equivalent of Amber Autumn is India Yellow (NO. 66). At ΔE 0.97 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). If Farrow & Ball is your counter, order India Yellow and you'll get the same color. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Gold Finch (0871) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Gold Finch (0871) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Rodda has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 4.7 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Autumn
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Morelia (C2-603) at ΔE 4.13 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Morelia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amber Autumn
At Clare, the closest color to Amber Autumn is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Autumn
Kompozit has no exact twin of Amber Autumn. The nearest is Gold Finch (0871) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Gold Finch swatch →