What are Behr Amber Moon undertones?
Amber Moon has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#EED1A5
RGB code:
238, 209, 165
Is Behr Amber Moon HDC-CT-01 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 36° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
HDC-CT-01 Amber Moon HSL code: 36, 68%, 79%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Amber Moon
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Behr Amber Moon:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
HDC-CT-01
Amber Moon
Darker shades
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Amber Moon with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 216, such as Behr Treasure Map and Movie Magic.
LRV of Amber Moon
Amber Moon has an LRV of 66.17% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 66.17%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #eed1a5 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 238, 209, 165 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.33%, 81.96%, 64.71% | |
| HSV | Hue: 36° Saturation: 30.67% Value: 93.33% | |
| HSL | hsl(36, 68, 79) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 12.18 Yellow: 30.67 Key: 6.67 | |
| YIQ | Y: 212.655 I: 31.42 Q: -7.558 | |
| XYZ | X: 64.852 Y: 66.497 Z: 45.006 | |
| CIE Lab | L:85.249 a:3.762 b:25.586 | |
| CIE Luv | L:85.249 u:20.854 v:34.915 | |
| Decimal | 15651237 | |
| Hunter Lab | 81.546, -0.746, 24.359 | |
Behr HDC-CT-01 Amber Moon
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Color equivalents
M300-3
Harmonious Gold
Behr
2160-50
Oklahoma Wheat
Benjamin Moore
SW 2857
Peace Yellow
Sherwin Williams
SW 6666
Enjoyable Yellow
Sherwin Williams
186
Harvest Time
Benjamin Moore
PPU6-08
Pale Honey
Behr
AF-335
Safari
Benjamin Moore
M280-3
Champagne Wishes
Behr
192
Key West Ivory
Benjamin Moore
2158-50
Manila
Benjamin Moore
M270-3
Cream Custard
Behr
MQ3-43
Ceramic Beige
Behr
2165-50
Natural Sand
Benjamin Moore
SW 0067
Belvedere Cream
Sherwin Williams
CW-365
Byrd Beige
Benjamin Moore
2159-50
Wheatfield
Benjamin Moore
SW 6659
Captivating Cream
Sherwin Williams
M270-4
Filtered Moon
Behr
165
Glowing Apricot
Benjamin Moore
SW 7691
Pale Yellow
Sherwin Williams