Amber Glow 280B-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #F8871E, LRV 42 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Citrus Orange from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8871E · 280B-6
Amber Glow
42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Glow Technical Profile
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Amber Glow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Glow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAmber Glow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreCitrus Orange
Citrus Orange
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Instant Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Haley’s Comet
Vista Paint
Very similar
Carnival
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Jack O Lantern
PPG
Very similar
Orange Fruit
Valspar
Very similar
Citrus Kissed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Orange you Happy?
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Create .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Very similar
Liger
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Glow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Glow
#F8871E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3D05F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Glow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Glow 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 Glow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amber Glow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Glow have?
Amber Glow by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amber Glow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Glow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Glow are Citrus Orange by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Instant Orange by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Orange Juice by Benjamin Moore (a very close match) — the best options for getting Amber Glow'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 Glow?
Amber Glow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 42.0, 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 Glow's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.