Amber Wave 6657 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D28240, LRV 30 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Clay Terrace from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D28240 · 6657
Amber Wave
30%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Amber Wave Technical Profile
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Amber Wave in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Wave in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAmber Wave
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsClay Terrace
Clay Terrace
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Golden Harvest
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Mexican Spirit
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Gingerbread
PPG
Very similar
Mexican Spirit
Vista Paint
Very similar
Clay .02
Colorhouse
Very similar
Flaming Torch
Behr
Very similar
Coffee Whip
Valspar
Very similar
Horizon Sun
Kilz
Very similar
Pawn Beige
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Deep Orange
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Wave
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Wave
#D28240
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFBB73
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Wave
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Wave 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 Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Amber Wave.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amber Wave — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Wave have?
Amber Wave by Sherwin-Williams 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 Amber Wave in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Wave from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Wave are Clay Terrace by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Golden Harvest by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Flame by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Wave'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 Wave?
Amber Wave has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 30.0, 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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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 Wave's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.