Amber Waves 3002-6B is a orange paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #F0CDA2, LRV 65 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Belvedere Cream from Sherwin-Williams (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F0CDA2 · 3002-6B
Amber Waves
65%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Amber Waves Technical Profile
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Amber Waves in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Amber Waves in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
ValsparAmber Waves
Nearly identical
Sherwin-WilliamsBelvedere Cream
Belvedere Cream
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Cottage Yellow
Kilz
Nearly identical
Beige Natural
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Toffee Crunch
PPG
Nearly identical
Granola
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Amber Moon
Behr
Nearly identical
Tallow
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Crestwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Tallow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Dorset Cream
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Amber Waves
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Amber Waves
#F0CDA2
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1C56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Amber Waves
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Amber Waves 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Amber Waves.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Amber Waves — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Amber Waves have?
Amber Waves by Valspar has a neutral 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 Amber Waves in your own space before committing.
What colors match Amber Waves from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Amber Waves are Belvedere Cream by Sherwin-Williams (a near-identical match), Cottage Yellow by Kilz (a near-identical match), Beige Natural by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Amber Waves'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 Amber Waves?
Amber Waves has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 64.8, 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Amber Waves's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.