Ambered Maize 218-7DB is a orange paint color from Dutch Boy. It has a hex value of #C48919, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Auric from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #C48919 · 218-7DB
Ambered Maize
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Ambered Maize Technical Profile
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Ambered Maize in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ambered Maize in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Dutch BoyAmbered Maize
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsAuric
Auric
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Light Copper
Behr
Very similar
Yellow Warning
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Mecca Gold
PPG
Very similar
October Leaf
Kilz
Very similar
Yellow Warning
Vista Paint
Very similar
Alameda Ochre
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Yellow Oxide
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Bonfire Glow
Valspar
Very similar
Wood .01
Colorhouse
Very similar
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ambered Maize
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambered Maize
#C48919
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#AEBF51
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ambered Maize
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ambered Maize 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 Ambered Maize.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ambered Maize — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambered Maize have?
Ambered Maize by Dutch Boy 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 Ambered Maize in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ambered Maize from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ambered Maize are Auric by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Light Copper by Behr (a very close match), Yellow Warning by Hirshfield's (a very close match) — the best options for getting Ambered Maize'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 Ambered Maize?
Ambered Maize has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 29.7, 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 Ambered Maize's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.