Amber Leaf ECC-24-1 is a brown paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #BA9971, LRV 34 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Woven Wicker from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BA9971 · ECC-24-1
Amber Leaf
34%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Amber Leaf Technical Profile
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Amber Leaf in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Leaf in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAmber Leaf
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsWoven Wicker
Woven Wicker
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Baked Cumin
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Petit Shallot
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Gold Promise
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lariat Tan
Valspar
Nearly identical
Creamy Caramel
PPG
Nearly identical
Tan Plan
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Cardboard Box
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Cocoa Nib
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Duster
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Leaf
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Leaf
#BA9971
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ACAE84
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Leaf
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Leaf 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 Leaf.
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 Leaf — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Leaf have?
Amber Leaf by Behr has a neutral 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 Leaf in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Leaf from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Leaf are Woven Wicker by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Coriander Powder by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Mesa Tan by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Leaf'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 Leaf?
Amber Leaf has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 34.4, 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 Leaf's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.