Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Decorous Amber |
| SKU | SW 7 |
| Hex | #AC7559 |
| RGB | 172, 117, 89 |
| HSL | 20°, 33%, 51% |
| LRV | 22 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Brown |
About Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber
With an LRV of 22, Decorous Amber is a deep, dramatic shade. It soaks up light in north-facing rooms and looks richest where strong daylight hits it. 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. Warm artificial light softens it; cool LED can make it look flat, so match your bulbs to the mood you want.
Decorous Amber works best as a feature — a single wall, built-ins, a study or dining room — rather than wrapping a whole bright space. Browns ground a room and pair naturally with leather, wood and warm metals.
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 brown from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Magnolia Home
Farrow & Ball
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Portola Paints
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Decorous Amber within Sherwin-Williams'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 #AC7559 in HSL space. Pair Decorous 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.
Sherwin-Williams Decorous Amber Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Decorous 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 Sherwin-Williams SW 7 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Decorous Amber
The closest Behr equivalent of Decorous Amber is Glazed Pot (PPU3-15). At ΔE 0.87 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). If Behr is your counter, order Glazed Pot and you'll get the same color. See the full Glazed Pot swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Benjamin Moore, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Cappuccino Muffin (1155) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Cappuccino Muffin swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Valspar, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Rustic Oak (2007-7B) — very close at ΔE 3.06, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21.9 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Rustic Oak swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At PPG / Glidden, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Copper Beech (PPG1067-5) — very close at ΔE 3.36, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Beech swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Glidden, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Copper Beech (PPG1067-5) — very close at ΔE 3.23, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Beech swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Dutch Boy, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Dusty Durango (410-5DB) — very close at ΔE 2.49, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Dusty Durango swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Decorous Amber
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Spiced Cider (HGSW 7702), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.21). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Decorous Amber without repainting risk. See the full Spiced Cider swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Decorous Amber
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Arizona Clay (DET454), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.56). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone, so it substitutes for Decorous Amber without repainting risk. See the full Arizona Clay swatch →
Magnolia Home Equivalent of Decorous Amber
Magnolia Home has no exact twin of Decorous Amber. The nearest is Work Worn Wood (JG-35) at ΔE 3.92 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Work Worn Wood swatch →
Farrow & Ball Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Farrow & Ball, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Fox Red (NO. 48) — very close at ΔE 2.83, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Fox Red swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Flickering Flame (1005) — very close at ΔE 2.87, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 21 vs 22) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Flickering Flame swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Decorous Amber
Hirshfield's has no exact twin of Decorous Amber. The nearest is Caramel Candy (0051) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 23 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Decorous Amber
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Decorous Amber is Sahara (C2-572) — very close at ΔE 2.15, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 24 vs 22) and carries a warm red undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sahara swatch →
Portola Paints Equivalent of Decorous Amber
Portola Paints has no exact twin of Decorous Amber. The nearest is Miel (MIEL) at ΔE 3.58 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Miel swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Decorous Amber
Kompozit has no exact twin of Decorous Amber. The nearest is Caramel Candy (0051) at ΔE 4.42 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 22 vs 22). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Caramel Candy swatch →