Amber Wood 409-4DB is a red paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C08F80, LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Roycroft Rose from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C08F80 · 409-4DB
Amber Wood
32%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Wood Technical Profile
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Amber Wood in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Wood in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAmber Wood
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsRoycroft Rose
Roycroft Rose
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Wythe Rose
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mesa Peach
Behr
Nearly identical
Revival Rose
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Rosy Sandstone
Valspar
Very similar
Topaz Tease
Vista Paint
Very similar
Salmon Eggs
PPG
Very similar
Simmering Ridge
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Baked Cinnamon
Kilz
Very similar
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
Red Earth
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Wood
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Wood
#C08F80
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEA384
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Wood
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Wood 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 Dutch Boy Colors
Other Dutch Boy colors close to Amber Wood.
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 Wood — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Wood have?
Amber Wood by Dutch Boy 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 Wood in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Wood from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Wood are Roycroft Rose by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Wythe Rose by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Mesa Peach by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Wood'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 Wood?
Amber Wood has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.4, 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
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 Wood's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.