Ref. #F0CB97 · 6366
Ambitious Amber
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ambitious Amber Technical Profile
What color is Ambitious Amber? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #F0CB97. Colors similar to Ambitious Amber include Valspar Delightful Moon, Hirshfield's Knightley Straw, Benjamin Moore Glowing Apricot. Ambitious Amber has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 64, Ambitious Amber sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Ambitious Amber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ambitious Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambitious Amber
#F0CB97
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BFC76B
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ambitious Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ambitious Amber 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 Ambitious Amber.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Ambitious Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ambitious Amber have?
Ambitious Amber by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Ambitious Amber from other brands?
The closest matches are Delightful Moon by Valspar (#EBC995), Knightley Straw by Hirshfield's (#EDCC99), Glowing Apricot by Benjamin Moore (#F4D09D). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Ambitious Amber?
Ambitious Amber has an LRV of 63.5, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ambitious Amber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.