Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Leaf |
| SKU | ECC-24-1 |
| Hex | #BA9971 |
| RGB | 186, 153, 113 |
| HSL | 33°, 35%, 59% |
| LRV | 34 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Neutral |
About Behr Amber Leaf
Amber Leaf sits in the mid-range at LRV 34, 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 Leaf is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Greige-leaning neutrals like this are the safe whole-home choice when you want warmth without committing to a color.
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 neutral 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 Leaf 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 #BA9971 in HSL space. Pair Amber Leaf 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 Leaf Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Leaf 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 ECC-24-1 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Leaf
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amber Leaf is Woven Wicker (SW 9104). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Woven Wicker and you'll get the same color. See the full Woven Wicker swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Saddle Tan (1124) — very close at ΔE 2.14, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saddle Tan swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Leaf
Valspar's nearest match is Corky (V088-4), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.01). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35.1 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Corky swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Golden Granola (PPG1094-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Granola swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Glidden, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Golden Granola (PPG1094-5) — very close at ΔE 2.12, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Granola swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Leaf
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Mitered Edge (216-4DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.76). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Leaf without repainting risk. See the full Mitered Edge swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Leaf
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amber Leaf is Craggy Desert (HGSW 3134). At ΔE 0.85 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Craggy Desert and you'll get the same color. See the full Craggy Desert swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Amber Leaf is New Cork (DE6180) — very close at ΔE 3.09, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full New Cork swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amber Leaf
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Amber Leaf. The nearest is Duster (NO. 319) at ΔE 3.61 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Duster swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Tan Hide (0261) — very close at ΔE 2.41, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Tan Hide swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Rodda, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Rye (CA101) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rye swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Walnut Hull (BD76) — very close at ΔE 2.46, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Walnut Hull swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amber Leaf
Clare has no exact twin of Amber Leaf. The nearest is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) at ΔE 4.19 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 34). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Leaf
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amber Leaf is Blonde Shell (0170) — very close at ΔE 3.4, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 34) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Blonde Shell swatch →