Glowing Umber 182 is a orange paint color from Benjamin Moore. It has a hex value of #D69E4F, LRV 37 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Angel Food Cake from Hirshfield's (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D69E4F · 182
Glowing Umber
37%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Glowing Umber Technical Profile
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Glowing Umber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glowing Umber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Benjamin MooreGlowing Umber
Nearly identical
Hirshfield'sAngel Food Cake
Angel Food Cake
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Desert Caravan
Behr
Nearly identical
Angel Food Cake
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Ceremonial Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Very similar
Amber Wheat
Valspar
Very similar
Gingerbread House
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Dingo
Kilz
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Squashed
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glowing Umber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glowing Umber
#D69E4F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BF73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Glowing Umber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Glowing Umber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glowing Umber have?
Glowing Umber 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 Glowing Umber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glowing Umber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glowing Umber are Angel Food Cake by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Desert Caravan by Behr (a near-identical match), Angel Food Cake by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glowing Umber'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 Glowing Umber?
Glowing Umber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 37.2, 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 Glowing Umber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.