Color spec
| Brand | Dutch Boy |
| Name | Amber Wood |
| SKU | 409-4DB |
| Hex | #C08F80 |
| RGB | 192, 143, 128 |
| HSL | 14°, 34%, 63% |
| LRV | 33 |
| Undertone | red / warm |
| Family | Brown |
About Dutch Boy Amber Wood
Amber Wood sits in the mid-range at LRV 33, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its red 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 Wood is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
Closest matches at every US brand
13 brands · top 5 each5 closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all brown from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Benjamin Moore
Behr
Dunn-Edwards
PPG / Glidden
Kompozit
Valspar
C2 Paint
Farrow & Ball
Clare
Diamond Vogel
Backdrop
Magnolia Home
Similar Dutch Boy colors
closest in the Dutch Boy deckThe nearest shades to Amber Wood within Dutch Boy'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 #C08F80 in HSL space. Pair Amber Wood 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.
Dutch Boy Amber Wood Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amber Wood 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 Dutch Boy 409-4DB directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amber Wood
The closest Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Amber Wood is Roycroft Rose (SW 34). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Roycroft Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Roycroft Rose swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amber Wood
The closest Benjamin Moore equivalent of Amber Wood is Wythe Rose (CW-225). At ΔE 0.35 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Benjamin Moore is your counter, order Wythe Rose and you'll get the same color. See the full Wythe Rose swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amber Wood
The closest Behr equivalent of Amber Wood is Mesa Peach (MQ1-51). At ΔE 0.81 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). If Behr is your counter, order Mesa Peach and you'll get the same color. See the full Mesa Peach swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amber Wood
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Revival Rose (DEC701), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.26). It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Amber Wood without repainting risk. See the full Revival Rose swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Amber Wood
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Amber Wood is Copper Trail (PPG1066-5) — very close at ΔE 2.05, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Trail swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amber Wood
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amber Wood is Simmering Ridge (0050) — very close at ΔE 2.44, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Simmering Ridge swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amber Wood
At Valspar, the closest color to Amber Wood is Sweet Beige (V082-3) — very close at ΔE 3.32, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 34.6 vs 33) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sweet Beige swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amber Wood
C2 Paint has no exact twin of Amber Wood. The nearest is Berry Brown (C2-541) at ΔE 3.63 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 33 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Berry Brown swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amber Wood
Farrow & Ball has no exact twin of Amber Wood. The nearest is Menagerie (NO. 63) at ΔE 4.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 33). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Menagerie swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amber Wood
Diamond Vogel doesn't make a true equivalent of Amber Wood — the nearest deck color, Pavilion Tan (0149), is clearly different (ΔE 5.62). For an exact match, any Diamond Vogel retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 409-4DB instead. See the full Pavilion Tan swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amber Wood
Clare doesn't make a true equivalent of Amber Wood — the nearest deck color, Pink Sky (PNT100-MD-28), is clearly different (ΔE 5.7). For an exact match, any Clare retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 409-4DB instead. See the full Pink Sky swatch →
Backdrop Equivalent of Amber Wood
Backdrop doesn't make a true equivalent of Amber Wood — the nearest deck color, Anita (BD-AN), is clearly different (ΔE 12.59). For an exact match, any Backdrop retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 409-4DB instead. See the full Anita swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Amber Wood
Magnolia Home doesn't make a true equivalent of Amber Wood — the nearest deck color, Antiquing (JG-128), is clearly different (ΔE 16.76). For an exact match, any Magnolia Home retailer can custom-tint Dutch Boy 409-4DB instead. See the full Antiquing swatch →