Amberwave 10YY 57/377 is a orange paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #F2C284, estimated LRV 59 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Peach Crisp from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #F2C284 · 10YY 57/377
Amberwave
59%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amberwave Technical Profile
HEX Code#F2C284
RGB242, 194, 132
Estimated LRV59.1
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandPPG
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Compare alternatives to Amberwave
Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Peach Crisp
Benjamin Moore
#F6C483
Close digital match
Golden Chime
Valspar
#F0C282
Close digital match
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
#F5C68B
Close digital match
Colonial Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
#EFC488
Close digital match
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
#F0C484
Close digital match
Pollen Grains
Behr
#F0C588
Close digital match
Suebee Honey
Dutch Boy
#EBBE85
Close digital match
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
#EFC483
Close digital match
Jolly
Kilz
#F7C990
Close digital match
Grain .05
Colorhouse
#DFBD87
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Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
#DCB771
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Colors That Work With Amberwave
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amberwave
#F2C284
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C4CB68
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amberwave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amberwave 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 PPG Colors
Other PPG colors close to Amberwave.
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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amberwave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amberwave have?
Amberwave by PPG has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Amberwave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amberwave are Peach Crisp by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Golden Chime by Valspar (a close digital match), Arts & Crafts Gold by Dunn-Edwards (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Amberwave'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 Amberwave?
Amberwave has a estimated lightness value of 59.1, 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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Why Amberwave's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.