Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Brew |
| SKU | MQ4-10 |
| Hex | #D6A060 |
| RGB | 214, 160, 96 |
| HSL | 33°, 59%, 61% |
| LRV | 40 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Amber Brew
Amber Brew sits in the mid-range at LRV 40, 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 Brew is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
14 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 orange 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
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Amber Brew 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 #D6A060 in HSL space. Pair Amber Brew 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 Brew Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Brew 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 MQ4-10 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Brew
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Ceremonial Gold (SW 6382), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Brew without repainting risk. See the full Ceremonial Gold swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Brew
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Amber Brew is Morgan Hill Gold (189) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morgan Hill Gold swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Brew
At Valspar, the closest color to Amber Brew is Lewis Gold (3005-7C) — very close at ΔE 2.56, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38.8 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lewis Gold swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Brew
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Wright Gold (FLLW568) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Gold swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Brew
Glidden has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Burnt Ivory (PPG15-08) at ΔE 4.16 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 41 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Burnt Ivory swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Brew
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Amber Brew is Butterscotch Drop (214-4DB) — very close at ΔE 2.58, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Butterscotch Drop swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Brew
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Celebration Gold (HGSW 2143), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.1). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Brew without repainting risk. See the full Celebration Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Brew
The closest Dunn-Edwards equivalent of Amber Brew is Butterscotch Syrup (DE5298). At ΔE 0.77 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and runs slightly darker (LRV 38 vs 40). If Dunn-Edwards is your counter, order Butterscotch Syrup and you'll get the same color. See the full Butterscotch Syrup swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amber Brew
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Cane (NO. 53) at ΔE 4 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Cane swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Brew
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amber Brew is Angel Food Cake (0913) — very close at ΔE 3.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 42 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Angel Food Cake swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Brew
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Spice Cookie (0996) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Brew
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amber Brew is Oscar (C2-604) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Oscar swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Amber Brew
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Arles (ARLES) at ΔE 3.55 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 44 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Arles swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Brew
Kompozit has no exact twin of Amber Brew. The nearest is Spice Cookie (0996) at ΔE 4.3 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 40). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Spice Cookie swatch →