Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Glass |
| SKU | PMD-104 |
| Hex | #C79958 |
| RGB | 199, 153, 88 |
| HSL | 35°, 50%, 56% |
| LRV | 36 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Behr Amber Glass
Amber Glass sits in the mid-range at LRV 36, 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 Glass 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
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 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
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Amber Glass 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 #C79958 in HSL space. Pair Amber Glass 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 Glass Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Glass 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 PMD-104 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Glass
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Butternut (SW 6389), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.39). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Butternut swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Glass
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Maple Sugar (2160-30), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Maple Sugar swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Glass
Valspar's nearest match is Wild Mustard Seed (M159), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37.6 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Wild Mustard Seed swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Glass
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.31). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Glass
Glidden's nearest match is Bran Muffin (PPG16-14), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.98). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Bran Muffin swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Glass
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Amber Glass is Pattypan Squash (215-5DB) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 34 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pattypan Squash swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Glass
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber Glass is Pieces of Eight (HGSW 2194) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pieces of Eight swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Glass
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Wildflower Honey (DET486), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.3). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full Wildflower Honey swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amber Glass
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is India Yellow (NO. 66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.53). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glass without repainting risk. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Glass
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Amber Glass. The nearest is Impulse (0989) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Glass
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amber Glass is Glorious Gold (0878) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Glass
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amber Glass is Morelia (C2-603) — very close at ΔE 3.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Morelia swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amber Glass
Clare has no exact twin of Amber Glass. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 3.51 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Glass
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amber Glass is Glorious Gold (0878) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 36) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Glorious Gold swatch →