Amber Sun PMD-68 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #FFC483, LRV 62 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apricot Appeal from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC483 · PMD-68
Amber Sun
62%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Sun Technical Profile
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Amber Sun in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Sun in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
BehrAmber Sun
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsApricot Appeal
Apricot Appeal
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Hayloft
Valspar
Nearly identical
Zing
PPG
Nearly identical
Peach Crisp
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Jovial Orange
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Citrus Sherbert
Vista Paint
Very similar
August Morning
Kilz
Very similar
Sunrise
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Tuscan Wall
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Sun
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Sun
#FFC483
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D3D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Sun
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Sun 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 Sun.
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 Sun — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Sun have?
Amber Sun 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 Sun in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Sun from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Sun are Apricot Appeal by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Hayloft by Valspar (a near-identical match), Zing by PPG (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Sun'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 Sun?
Amber Sun has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.4, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Sun's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.