Amber
We've categorized Amber as a versatile Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 23 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#C58240
LRV
27.02
Amber in Real Rooms
Amber has a medium LRV of 27.02 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. It's neutral in temperature, making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, living room, kitchen cabinets, bedroom, misc and kitchen.
2 Bathroom Photos
The interaction between Amber and steam or humidity creates a beautiful, diffused atmosphere in a bathroom. It's a color that feels "alive," shifting slightly in character as the environment changes during a hot shower or a long soak.
Bathroom walls in Amber create a spa-like, peaceful retreat.
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Minimal bathroom finishes in Amber enhance clean-lined design.
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9 Living Room Photos
Amber provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.
Living room walls wrapped in Amber establish inviting warmth.
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5 Kitchen Cabinets Photos
The way Amber interacts with under-cabinet lighting is transformative. It catches the glow and reflects a softer, more diffused light onto the countertops, making the workspace feel more inviting and less utilitarian.
Cabinet doors in Amber warm this kitchen with golden tones.
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Kitchen cabinetry finished in Amber creates inviting storage solutions.
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Compact kitchen with Amber cabinets maximizes visual warmth.
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Base cabinets painted Amber ground this kitchen design.
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Upper cabinets painted Amber brighten this kitchen layout.
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1 Bedroom Photo
For guest bedrooms, Amber is a welcoming embrace. It's a universally appealing tone that feels clean and fresh for new arrivals, yet has enough "personality" to make their stay feel special and considered. It works across all seasons, feeling cool in summer and cozy in winter.
Bedroom walls in Amber foster a restful, intimate environment.
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3 Misc Photos
These "miscellaneous" applications of Amber prove that there is truly no room in the house that wouldn't benefit from its sophisticated, grounded, and endlessly adaptable presence.
Wall surface painted Amber brings depth and character.
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Children's room walls in Amber create a nurturing, warm space.
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Modern interior walls in Amber balance bold color with clean lines.
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3 Kitchen Photos
On kitchen walls, Amber adds a considered, intentional feel without demanding too much attention in a busy space. It holds its own against both warm wood countertops and cool quartz or marble, making it an incredibly flexible choice for the hardest-working and most high-traffic room in the house.
Kitchen backsplash in Amber adds architectural interest above countertops.
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Painted backsplash in Amber complements cabinet tones.
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Kitchen walls in Amber enhance cooking and dining zones.
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 65 vs 27, Nantucket Breeze is decisively the brighter choice.
Navajo White reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 27), opening up a space where Amber encloses it.
Mayonnaise reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 27), opening up a space where Amber encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 27, White Dove is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
A 5-point LRV gap (32 vs 27) makes Province Blue the marginally brighter of the two.
Amber reads slightly lighter (LRV 27 vs 18), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 74 vs 27, First Snowfall is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 27 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Amber reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 10), opening up a space where Brush Blue encloses it.
Manor Blue reflects far more light (LRV 47 vs 27), opening up a space where Amber encloses it.
Lighter Colors
Warm Sunglow reads slightly lighter (LRV 36 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Harvest Bronze reads slightly lighter (LRV 35 vs 27), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 29 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
Amber reflects far more light (LRV 27 vs 14), opening up a space where Mexican Hot Chocolate encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 27 vs 26), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 27 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 27), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (27 vs 23) makes Amber the marginally brighter of the two.