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Surprise Amber

53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Surprise Amber 6654 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFB57A, LRV 53 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Honey Tea from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Surprise Amber Technical Profile

HEX Code#EFB57A
RGB239, 181, 122
LRV52.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Surprise Amber in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Surprise 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-WilliamsSurprise Amber
Nearly identical
ValsparHoney Tea

Honey Tea

Valspar

Nearly identical

Eastern Amber

Behr

Nearly identical

Seville Orange

Vista Paint

Nearly identical

Beeswax

Dunn-Edwards

Nearly identical

Beeswax

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Mom's Apple Pie

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Butterscotch Sauce

Kilz

Very similar

Colorado Dawn

PPG

Very similar

Sprout .02

Colorhouse

Very similar

Bacon Beige

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Pastel Yellow

RAL

Visible difference

Sudbury Yellow

Farrow & Ball

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Surprise Amber

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Surprise Amber

#EFB57A

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#C9C969

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Surprise Amber

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Exciting Orange

Complement

Cest La Vie

Surprise Amber Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eminent Bronze

Pop

Marquis Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grasshopper

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Thermal Spring

Pop

Major Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors

Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Surprise Amber.

Papaya

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Exciting Orange

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Classical Gold

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Polvo de Oro

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Tangerine

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#F2AC78

Sunrise

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More orange colors from other brands

Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

Tanner Trail

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Sicilian Villa

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Orange Froth

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Sweet Butter

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Atrium White

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Coastal Cottage

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Surprise Amber — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Surprise Amber have?
Surprise 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 Surprise Amber in your own space before committing.
What colors match Surprise Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surprise Amber are Honey Tea by Valspar (a near-identical match), Buttered Hazelnut by Valspar (a near-identical match), Orange Cream by Valspar (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Surprise 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 Surprise Amber?
Surprise Amber has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 52.8, 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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