Amiable Orange M230-6 is a orange paint color from Behr. It has a hex value of #E48749, estimated LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Orange Poppy from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Behr · #E48749 · M230-6
Amiable Orange
38%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amiable Orange Technical Profile
HEX Code#E48749
RGB228, 135, 73
Estimated LRV38.0
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandBehr
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Colors That Work With Amiable Orange
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amiable Orange
#E48749
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C6BD6C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amiable Orange
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amiable Orange 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
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Amiable Orange — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amiable Orange have?
Amiable Orange by Behr has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amiable Orange from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amiable Orange are Orange Poppy by PPG (a close digital match), Liger by Kilz (a very close match), Carrot Cake by Valspar (a very close match) — the best options for getting Amiable Orange'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 Amiable Orange?
Amiable Orange has a estimated lightness value of 38.0, 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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