Amber Winds 073 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #F6BCA2, LRV 58 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Medley from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F6BCA2 · 073
Amber Winds
58%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Winds Technical Profile
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Amber Winds in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Winds 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 Winds
Nearly identical
PPGPeach Medley
Peach Medley
PPG
Nearly identical
Tahitian Dream
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Certain Peach
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Carving Party
Behr
Nearly identical
Orange Nectar
Vista Paint
Very similar
Antique Coral
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pretty in Peach
Valspar
Very similar
Apricot Spring
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mandarin Mimosa
Kilz
Very similar
Naperon
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Winds
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Winds
#F6BCA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#CBB867
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Winds
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Winds 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 Winds.
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 Winds — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Winds have?
Amber Winds 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 Winds in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Winds from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Winds are Peach Medley by PPG (a near-identical match), Tahitian Dream by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Certain Peach by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Winds'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 Winds?
Amber Winds has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 58.2, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amber Winds's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.