Decorous Amber 7 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AC7559, LRV 22 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Mesabi Copper from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #AC7559 · 7
Decorous Amber
22%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Decorous Amber Technical Profile
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Decorous Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Decorous 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-WilliamsDecorous Amber
Nearly identical
ValsparMesabi Copper
Mesabi Copper
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glazed Pot
Behr
Nearly identical
Arizona Clay
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Nutmeg
PPG
Very similar
Terrific Tan
Vista Paint
Very similar
Dusty Durango
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Dodge Pole
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Brentwood
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Marmelo
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Glazed Carrot
Kilz
Very similar
Clay .07
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Beige Red
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Decorous Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Decorous Amber
#AC7559
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADA785
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Decorous Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Decorous 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 Decorous Amber.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Decorous Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Decorous Amber have?
Decorous Amber by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Decorous Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Decorous Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Decorous Amber are Mesabi Copper by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glazed Pot by Behr (a near-identical match), Marr0n Canela by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Decorous 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 Decorous Amber?
Decorous Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 22.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Decorous Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.