Amber Autumn S290-5 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #C49959, LRV 35 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Wildflower Honey from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C49959 · S290-5
Amber Autumn
35%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Autumn Technical Profile
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Amber Autumn in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Autumn in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAmber Autumn
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsWildflower Honey
Wildflower Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Nearly identical
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Nearly identical
French Horn
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Nearly identical
Sunrise Heat
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Butternut
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sheer Exposure
Vista Paint
Very similar
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Gingerbread
Valspar
Very similar
Sand Yellow
RAL
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Autumn
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Autumn
#C49959
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B0B67C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Amber Autumn
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Autumn Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Behr Colors
Other Behr colors close to Amber Autumn.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amber Autumn — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Autumn have?
Amber Autumn by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amber Autumn in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Autumn from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Autumn are Wildflower Honey by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Cairo Gold by Kilz (a near-identical match), Amaretto Sours by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Autumn's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Amber Autumn?
Amber Autumn has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 35.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amber Autumn's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.