Amber Glow by Behr paint color
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Ref. #F8871E · 280B-6

Amber Glow

42%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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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.

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Amber Glow Technical Profile

HEX Code#F8871E
RGB248, 135, 30
LRV42.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandBehr

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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

Living room with applied paint colors

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

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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

Base

Amber Glow

Complement

Artesian Water

Amber Glow Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

Baked Biscotti

Trim

Ultra Pure White®

Accent

Marrakech Brown

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Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

Mystic Fairy

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Gallery Red

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Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

Hint of Mauve

Trim

Blanca Peak

Accent

Taos Turquoise

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Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Behr Colors

Other Behr colors close to Amber Glow.

Blazing Bonfire

Behr · P250-7

#FF8F21

Joyful Orange

Behr · P240-7

#FF7C1E

Hawaiian Passion

Behr · S-G-300

#FF9028

Exotic Blossom

Behr · P240-6

#FF892F

Bird Of Paradise

Behr · 260B-7

#F9752C

Acapulco Sun

Behr · P230-7

#F3732C

More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Creased Khaki

Vista Paint · 7928

#F8D897

Mango Madness

Hirshfield's · 0968

#FFB268

Kitsilano Beach

Benjamin Moore · CC-278

#EBD3B2

Chipped Porcelain

Dutch Boy · 219-2DB

#F5E1AC

Wild Rice

PPG · 1072-3

#D5BFB4

Sand Dollar

Benjamin Moore · 877

#F1ECE5

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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