Olden Amber 9013 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EEB76B, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Kernel from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EEB76B · 9013
Olden Amber
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olden Amber Technical Profile
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Olden Amber in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Olden 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-WilliamsOlden Amber
Nearly identical
BehrKernel
Kernel
Behr
Nearly identical
Citrus Honey
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
August Morning
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Welcoming Yellow
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
Nearly identical
Tropical Dream
Vista Paint
Very similar
Tropical Dream
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Afternoon Tea
Valspar
Very similar
Pommery Mustard
Kilz
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Sprout .02
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olden Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olden Amber
#EEB76B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Olden Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olden 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 Olden 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.
Olden Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olden Amber have?
Olden Amber 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 Olden Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Olden Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olden Amber are Kernel by Behr (a near-identical match), Early Harvest by Behr (a near-identical match), Gold Buff by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Olden 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 Olden Amber?
Olden Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 53.1, 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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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 Olden Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.