Color spec
| Brand | PPG / Glidden |
| Name | Amaretto Sours |
| SKU | PPG1106-6 |
| Hex | #BF9956 |
| RGB | 191, 153, 86 |
| HSL | 38°, 45%, 54% |
| LRV | 35 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About PPG / Glidden Amaretto Sours
Amaretto Sours sits in the mid-range at LRV 35, 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.
Amaretto Sours is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow from that brand.
Sherwin-Williams
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
Rodda
C2 Paint
Clare
Kompozit
Similar PPG / Glidden colors
closest in the PPG / Glidden deckThe nearest shades to Amaretto Sours within PPG / Glidden'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 #BF9956 in HSL space. Pair Amaretto Sours 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.
PPG / Glidden Amaretto Sours Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Amaretto Sours 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 PPG / Glidden PPG1106-6 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Escapade Gold (SW 6403) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Escapade Gold swatch →
Behr Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Behr's nearest match is Donegal Tweed (310F-5), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.42). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full Donegal Tweed swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is French Horn (195), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.16). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full French Horn swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Valspar has no exact twin of Amaretto Sours. The nearest is Swampwater (3008-7B) at ΔE 4.68 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34.8 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Swampwater swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
The closest Glidden equivalent of Amaretto Sours is Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6). At ΔE 0.74 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35). If Glidden is your counter, order Amaretto Sours and you'll get the same color. See the full Amaretto Sours swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Plank Road (319-6DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.94). It runs slightly darker (LRV 32 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full Plank Road swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Golden Mystery (HGSW 2203) — very close at ΔE 2.81, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Golden Mystery swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Where Buffalo Roam (DET480), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full Where Buffalo Roam swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Farrow & Ball's nearest match is India Yellow (NO. 66), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 36 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full India Yellow swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Bugle Boy (0899), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly darker (LRV 33 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Amaretto Sours without repainting risk. See the full Bugle Boy swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 34 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →
Rodda Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
Rodda has no exact twin of Amaretto Sours. The nearest is Bronzite (R053) at ΔE 3.62 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs slightly darker (LRV 31 vs 35). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Bronzite swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Kazoo (C2-633) — very close at ΔE 3.21, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Kazoo swatch →
Clare Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At Clare, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Good as Gold (PNT100-DP-59) — very close at ΔE 3.07, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 37 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Good as Gold swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Amaretto Sours
At Kompozit, the closest color to Amaretto Sours is Gold Finch (0871) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 35 vs 35) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Gold Finch swatch →