Surprise Amber 6654 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFB57A, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #EFB57A · 6654
Surprise Amber
53%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Surprise Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#EFB57A
RGB239, 181, 122
Estimated LRV52.8
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Surprise Amber
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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
Digital 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
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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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Surprise Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Surprise Amber are Honey Tea by Valspar (a close digital match), Buttered Hazelnut by Valspar (a close digital match), Orange Cream by Valspar (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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