# Behr Amiable Orange

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amiable-orange](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-amiable-orange)

Behr Amiable Orange M230-6 is a medium, sun-warmed orange with a softened clay-coral cast rather than a sharp citrus edge. Its #df965b color value gives it noticeable saturation, making it especially effective as an accent wall, painted front door, or lively cabinetry color. In bright daylight, Amiable Orange reads clearer and more golden, while lower or warmer lighting can draw out its earthier terracotta character. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm beige, muted olive, or deep charcoal for contrast. Natural oak, rattan, terracotta tile, and aged brass suit this shade’s grounded warmth.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Behr
- **Color name:** Amiable Orange
- **Color code:** M230-6
- **HEX:** #df965b
- **RGB:** 223, 150, 91
- **LRV:** 37.81%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Red
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 27° Saturation: 59.19% Value: 87.45%
- **HSL:** hsl(27, 67, 62)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 32.74 Yellow: 59.19 Key: 12.55
- **YIQ:** Y: 165.101 I: 62.46 Q: -2.919
- **XYZ:** X: 43.229 Y: 38.26 Z: 15.003
- **CIE Lab:** L:68.212 a:21.535 b:41.892
- **CIE Luv:** L:68.212 u:56.138 v:45.851
- **Decimal:** 14653019
- **Hunter Lab:** 61.854, 16.504, 28.917

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Valspar US Toffee Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-toffee-cream)
- [Sherwin Williams Kumquat](https://plan-home.com/color/kumquat-sw-6648)
- [Benjamin Moore Butterscotch](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-butterscotch-2157-30)
- [Benjamin Moore Grand Canyon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-grand-canyon-118)
- [Behr Stunning Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stunning-gold)
- [Sherwin Williams Outgoing Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/outgoing-orange-sw-6641)
- [Sherwin Williams Adventure Orange](https://plan-home.com/color/adventure-orange-sw-6655)
- [Sherwin Williams Bakelite Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/bakelite-gold-sw-6368)
- [Valspar US Honey Bronze](https://plan-home.com/color/valspar-honey-bronze)
- [Sherwin Williams Folksy Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/folksy-gold-sw-6360)
- [Benjamin Moore Rio Rancho Clay](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-rio-rancho-clay-111)
- [Sherwin Williams Serape](https://plan-home.com/color/serape-sw-6656)
- [Benjamin Moore Soft Pumpkin](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-soft-pumpkin-2166-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Pumpkin Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-pumpkin-spice-126)
- [Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-brilliant-amber-161)
- [Behr Toucan](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-toucan)
- [Sherwin Williams Saffron Thread](https://plan-home.com/color/saffron-thread-sw-6663)
- [Sherwin Williams Honeycomb](https://plan-home.com/color/honeycomb-sw-6375)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Behr Beehive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beehive)
- [Behr Sunset Drive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sunset-drive)
- [Behr Peach Shortcake](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-peach-shortcake)
- [Behr Sweet Pastel](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-pastel)
- [Behr Thai Ice Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-thai-ice-tea)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Behr Stunning Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-stunning-gold)
- [Behr Japanese Koi](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-japanese-koi)

## Complementary colors
- [Behr Saga Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-saga-blue)
- [Behr Deep Breath](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-deep-breath)
- [Behr Poseidon](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-poseidon)
- [Behr Opera Glasses](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-opera-glasses)
- [Behr Glass Sapphire](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glass-sapphire)
- [Behr Elevated](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-elevated)
- [Behr Cowgirl Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cowgirl-blue)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.