Color spec
| Brand | Benjamin Moore |
| Name | Amber |
| SKU | 168 |
| Hex | #C58240 |
| RGB | 197, 130, 64 |
| HSL | 30°, 53%, 51% |
| LRV | 28 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Benjamin Moore Amber
Amber sits in the mid-range at LRV 28, 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 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
Behr
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 Benjamin Moore colors
closest in the Benjamin Moore deckThe nearest shades to Amber within Benjamin Moore'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 #C58240 in HSL space. Pair Amber 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.
Benjamin Moore Amber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber 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 Benjamin Moore 168 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber is Gold Coast (SW 6376) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Coast swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amber
At Behr, the closest color to Amber is Toffee Tart (M250-6) — very close at ΔE 2.71, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Toffee Tart swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber
The closest Valspar equivalent of Amber is Fancy Suede (3010-5). At ΔE 0.72 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 27.6 vs 28). If Valspar is your counter, order Fancy Suede and you'll get the same color. See the full Fancy Suede swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber
Glidden's nearest match is Ginger Beer (PPG1202-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.43). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 27 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber without repainting risk. See the full Ginger Beer swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Amber is Bar of Gold (213-6DB) — very close at ΔE 2.61, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bar of Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber is Essential Gold (HGSW 2132) — very close at ΔE 2.48, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Essential Gold swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Amber is Burmese Gold (DE5300) — very close at ΔE 2.11, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Burmese Gold swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Beeswax Candle (0991), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.9). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 28 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber without repainting risk. See the full Beeswax Candle swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber
The closest Hirshfield's equivalent of Amber is Butterscotch Glaze (0990). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Hirshfield's is your counter, order Butterscotch Glaze and you'll get the same color. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amber is Chutney (C2-588) — very close at ΔE 3.13, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 25 vs 28) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Chutney swatch →
Annie Sloan Equivalent of Amber
Annie Sloan has no exact twin of Amber. The nearest is Barcelona Orange (BARCELONA ORANGE) at ΔE 4.75 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 31 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Barcelona Orange swatch →
Rust-Oleum Equivalent of Amber
Rust-Oleum has no exact twin of Amber. The nearest is Terracotta (398640) at ΔE 4.02 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 30 vs 28). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Terracotta swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber
The closest Kompozit equivalent of Amber is Butterscotch Glaze (0990). At ΔE 0.96 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 29 vs 28). If Kompozit is your counter, order Butterscotch Glaze and you'll get the same color. See the full Butterscotch Glaze swatch →