Greek Amber 2006-5B is a brown paint color from Valspar. It has a hex value of #C28D6C, estimated LRV 32 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hitching Post from PPG (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Valspar · #C28D6C · 2006-5B
Greek Amber
32%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Greek Amber Technical Profile
HEX Code#C28D6C
RGB194, 141, 108
Estimated LRV31.6
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandValspar
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Colors That Work With Greek Amber
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Greek Amber
#C28D6C
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2AC80
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Greek Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Greek 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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Greek Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Greek Amber have?
Greek Amber by Valspar has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Greek Amber from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Greek Amber are Hitching Post by PPG (a close digital match), Frontenac by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Tuscany by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Greek 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 Greek Amber?
Greek Amber has a estimated lightness value of 31.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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