Decorous Amber 7 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #AC7559, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #AC7559 · 7
Decorous Amber
22%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Decorous Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#AC7559
RGB172, 117, 89
Estimated LRV22.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Decorous Amber
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Decorous Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Decorous Amber are Mesabi Copper by Valspar (a close digital match), Glazed Pot by Behr (a close digital match), Marr0n Canela by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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