Amber Tide DE5130 is a red paint color from Dunn-Edwards. It has a hex value of #FFAFA3, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pink Paradise from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFAFA3 · DE5130
Amber Tide
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Tide Technical Profile
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Amber Tide in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Tide in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dunn-EdwardsAmber Tide
Nearly identical
Benjamin MoorePink Paradise
Pink Paradise
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Melon Sorbet
Behr
Nearly identical
Perfect Touch
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Riviera Rose
PPG
Nearly identical
Mystic Tulip
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Coral Reef
Valspar
Very similar
Gorgeous Pink
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Youthful Coral
Sherwin-Williams
Very similar
Coral Myth
Kilz
Very similar
Petal .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Nancy's Blushes
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Light Pink
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Tide
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Tide
#FFAFA3
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#D6A95C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Tide
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Tide 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 Dunn-Edwards Colors
Other Dunn-Edwards colors close to Amber Tide.
More red colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the red family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amber Tide — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Tide have?
Amber Tide by Dunn-Edwards has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the red color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Amber Tide in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Tide from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Tide are Pink Paradise by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Melon Sorbet by Behr (a near-identical match), Fresh Salmon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Tide'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 Tide?
Amber Tide has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.6, 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 Tide's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.