Color spec
| Brand | Diamond Vogel |
| Name | Amber Essence |
| SKU | H027 |
| Hex | #BA843C |
| RGB | 186, 132, 60 |
| HSL | 34°, 51%, 48% |
| LRV | 25 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Diamond Vogel Amber Essence
Amber Essence sits in the mid-range at LRV 25, 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 Essence 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
11 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
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Hirshfield's
Kompozit
Similar Diamond Vogel colors
closest in the Diamond Vogel deckThe nearest shades to Amber Essence within Diamond Vogel'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 #BA843C in HSL space. Pair Amber Essence 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.
Diamond Vogel Amber Essence Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Essence 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 Diamond Vogel H027 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Essence
Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Monarch Gold (SW 2920), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Monarch Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amber Essence
Behr's nearest match is Toffee Tart (M250-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.95). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Toffee Tart swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Essence
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Turmeric (2160-20), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.29). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Turmeric swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Essence
Valspar's nearest match is Wheat Toast (V051-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.44). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26.3 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Wheat Toast swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Essence
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.32). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amber Essence
Glidden's nearest match is Cider Toddy (PPG1207-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.47). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Cider Toddy swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amber Essence
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Amber Essence is Bourbon Street (318-7DB) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Bourbon Street swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Essence
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amber Essence is French Mustard (HGSW 2141) — very close at ΔE 2, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 26 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full French Mustard swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Essence
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Golden Slumber (DE5335), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.7). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Golden Slumber swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amber Essence
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Farmhouse Ochre (H0027), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.02). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Farmhouse Ochre swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Essence
Kompozit's nearest match is Millionaire (0907), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.2). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 25) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Essence without repainting risk. See the full Millionaire swatch →