Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Glow |
| SKU | 280B-6 |
| Hex | #F8871E |
| RGB | 248, 135, 30 |
| HSL | 29°, 94%, 55% |
| LRV | 37 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Amber Glow
Amber Glow sits in the mid-range at LRV 37, 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 Glow 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
10 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
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Amber Glow 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 #F8871E in HSL space. Pair Amber Glow 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 Glow Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Glow 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 280B-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber Glow is Mandarin (SW 6891) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Mandarin swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Glow
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Citrus Orange (2016-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.07). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Glow without repainting risk. See the full Citrus Orange swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Valspar, the closest color to Amber Glow is Orange Fruit (2011-1) — very close at ΔE 2.1, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 38.5 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange Fruit swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Glow
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Amber Glow. The nearest is Dynamo (PPG17-22) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Dynamo swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Glidden, the closest color to Amber Glow is Jack O Lantern (89YR 36/694) — very close at ΔE 2.52, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Jack O Lantern swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Amber Glow is Citrus Kissed (110-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.8, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Citrus Kissed swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Amber Glow is Bright Mango (DE5195) — very close at ΔE 2.97, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 39 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bright Mango swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Glow
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amber Glow is Orange you Happy? (0970) — very close at ΔE 3.24, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 37) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Glow
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Amber Glow. The nearest is Orange you Happy? (0970) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Glow
Kompozit has no exact twin of Amber Glow. The nearest is Orange you Happy? (0970) at ΔE 3.59 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 37). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Orange you Happy? swatch →