Ref. #E2CEA4 · 3006-8B
Light Amber
63%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Light Amber Technical Profile
What color is Light Amber? It's a light warm orange with the hex code #E2CEA4. Colors similar to Light Amber include Vista Paint Coconut Crumble, Sherwin-Williams Lucent Yellow, Hirshfield's Coconut Crumble. Light Amber has a neutral undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. At LRV 63, Light Amber sits in the comfortable mid-light range — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Light Amber
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Coconut Crumble
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Lucent Yellow
Sherwin-Williams
Nearly identical
Coconut Crumble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Foothills
PPG
Nearly identical
Riviera Sand
Behr
Nearly identical
Desert Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Canary Island
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Light Amber
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Light Amber
#E2CEA4
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB979
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Light Amber
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Light 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 Valspar Colors
Other Valspar colors close to Light 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.
Light Amber — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Light Amber have?
Light Amber by Valspar has a neutral undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Light Amber from other brands?
The closest matches are Coconut Crumble by Vista Paint (#E0CDA4), Lucent Yellow by Sherwin-Williams (#E4D0A5), Coconut Crumble by Hirshfield's (#E2CEA6). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Light Amber?
Light Amber has an LRV of 63.0, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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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 Light Amber's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.