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.
Ref. #EFB57A · 6654
Surprise Amber
53%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Surprise Amber Technical Profile
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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
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
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
Surprise 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 Surprise 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.
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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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 Surprise Amber's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.