Ambitious Amber 6366 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F0CB97, LRV 64 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Delightful Moon from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0CB97 · 6366
Ambitious Amber
64%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ambitious Amber Technical Profile
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Ambitious Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ambitious Amber in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAmbitious Amber
Nearly identical
ValsparDelightful Moon
Delightful Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Knightley Straw
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Glowing Apricot
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Toasted Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Filtered Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Banana Shake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Granola
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Knightley Straw
Vista Paint
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Colors That Work With Ambitious Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ambitious Amber
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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.
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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 sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ambitious Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ambitious Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ambitious Amber are Delightful Moon by Valspar (a near-identical match), Knightley Straw by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Glowing Apricot by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Ambitious Amber'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 Ambitious Amber?
Ambitious Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 63.5, 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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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.