Indigo vs Surprise Amber paint color comparison

Indigo vs Surprise Amber

IndigoSherwin-WilliamsvsSurprise AmberSherwin-WilliamsΔE 80.4 — Very different colors

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, Indigo belongs to the blue family and Surprise Amber to the beige family. At LRV 53 vs 6, Surprise Amber will read as the brighter of the two — a 46-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Indigo's cool character against Surprise Amber's warm — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 80.4, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Indigo
Sherwin-Williams · 6531
LRV6.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6531
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Surprise Amber
Sherwin-Williams · 6654
LRV52.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6654
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Indigo vs Surprise Amber Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Indigo on one side and Surprise Amber on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.