Color spec
| Brand | Behr |
| Name | Amber Wave |
| SKU | 260D-5 |
| Hex | #D97A3E |
| RGB | 217, 122, 62 |
| HSL | 23°, 67%, 55% |
| LRV | 29 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Behr Amber Wave
Amber Wave sits in the mid-range at LRV 29, 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 Wave 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
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Annie Sloan
Rust-Oleum
Kompozit
Similar Behr colors
closest in the Behr deckThe nearest shades to Amber Wave 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 #D97A3E in HSL space. Pair Amber Wave 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 Wave Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Wave 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 260D-5 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Wave
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Marquis Orange (SW 6650), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.71). It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Wave without repainting risk. See the full Marquis Orange swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Wave
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Amber Wave is Pumpkin Pie (2167-20) — very close at ΔE 2.19, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 27 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Pumpkin Pie swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Wave
At Valspar, the closest color to Amber Wave is Sandy Peppers (8001-17G) — very close at ΔE 2.43, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sandy Peppers swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Wave
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Amber Wave is Cazuela (PPG17-23) — very close at ΔE 3.08, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cazuela swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Wave
At Glidden, the closest color to Amber Wave is Cazuela (PPG17-23) — very close at ΔE 2.89, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cazuela swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Wave
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Summer Treat (108-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.8). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Wave without repainting risk. See the full Summer Treat swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Wave
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Sweet Potato (DE5201), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.5). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Wave without repainting risk. See the full Sweet Potato swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Wave
Diamond Vogel has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Lava Lamp (1033) at ΔE 3.65 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Lava Lamp swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Wave
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Wave
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Summer Squash (BD55) at ΔE 4.46 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Summer Squash swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Amber Wave
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 3.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Amber Wave
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 3.96 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 30 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Wave
Kompozit has no exact twin of Amber Wave. The nearest is Jack-O-Lantern (1038) at ΔE 4.52 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 29). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Jack-O-Lantern swatch →