Brilliant Amber 161 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #E49B51, LRV 38 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Colorado Peach from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #E49B51 · 161
Brilliant Amber
38%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Brilliant Amber Technical Profile
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Brilliant Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Brilliant Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreBrilliant Amber
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsColorado Peach
Colorado Peach
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Saffron Thread
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Autumn Beauty
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Habanero
Kilz
Nearly identical
Japonica
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Toasted Coffee
Valspar
Very similar
Cornucopia
PPG
Very similar
Stunning Gold
Behr
Very similar
Golden Meadow
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Brilliant Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Brilliant Amber
#E49B51
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C5C66C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Brilliant Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Brilliant Amber 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 Brilliant Amber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Brilliant Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Brilliant Amber have?
Brilliant Amber 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 Brilliant Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Brilliant Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Brilliant Amber are Colorado Peach by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Saffron Thread by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Pumpkin Pie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Brilliant Amber'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 Brilliant Amber?
Brilliant Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.6, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Brilliant Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.