Amber Waves 2159-40 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #EDC080, LRV 54 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Golden Chime from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EDC080 · 2159-40
Amber Waves
54%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Waves Technical Profile
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Amber Waves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Waves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreAmber Waves
Nearly identical
ValsparGolden Chime
Golden Chime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Piedra De Sol
Behr
Nearly identical
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Amberwave
PPG
Nearly identical
Mocha
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Honey Bee
Kilz
Nearly identical
Deserted Path
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Waves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Waves
#EDC080
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Waves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Waves 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 Benjamin Moore Colors
Other Benjamin Moore colors close to Amber Waves.
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 Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Waves have?
Amber Waves by Benjamin Moore 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 Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Waves are Golden Chime by Valspar (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Waves'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 Waves?
Amber Waves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.2, 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 Waves's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.