Benjamin Moore Amber 168

What are Benjamin Moore Amber undertones?

The undertone of Amber can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Benjamin Moore Amber 168 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 30° thisRedrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

168 Amber HSL code: 30, 53%, 51%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm red shades add a vibrant and passionate touch to a room, creating a dynamic and energetic atmosphere, perfect for dining rooms, living rooms, and accent walls.
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• Warm mid-tone shades like terracotta and warm beige create a cozy and inviting atmosphere in living rooms, bedrooms, and kitchens. They can brighten up spaces without being too overwhelming. However, it's best to avoid using these shades in very sunny rooms, as they can become too intense.

How light temperature affects Amber

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:

Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Red shade looks under different lighting:

4000K

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Benjamin Moore Amber:

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

168
Amber

• CSP-1070
  Warm Sunglow

  

• 1146
  Harvest Bronze

  

• CW-380
  Massicot

  

• AF-230
  Buttered Yam

  

• 112
  Peach Brandy

  

Darker shades

168
Amber

• CSP-1080
  Mexican Hot Chocolate

  

• 2158-10
  Dried Mustard

  

• 2157-10
  Golden Dunes

  

• 2159-10
  Dash of Curry

  

• CSP-1100
  Peruvian Chili

  

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 with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Benjamin Moore Province Blue and Blue Dusk.

168
Amber

• 2135-40
  Province Blue

  

• 1644
  Blue Dusk

  

• HC-191
  Hamilton Blue

  

• 1618
  First Snowfall

  

• CSP-620
  Wild Blue Yonder

  

• CW-675
  Brush Blue

  

• 1627
  Manor Blue

  

LRV of Amber

Amber has an LRV of 27.02% and refers to Medium colors that reflect a lot of light. Why LRV is important?

Color codes

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Format	Code
HEX	#C58240
RGB Decimal	197, 130, 64
RGB Percent	77.25%, 50.98%, 25.10%
HSV	Hue: 30° Saturation: 67.51% Value: 77.25%
HSL	hsl(30, 53, 51)
CMYK	Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 34.01 Yellow: 67.51 Key: 22.75
YIQ	Y: 142.509 I: 61.134 Q: -6.366
XYZ	X: 31.936 Y: 28.209 Z: 8.612
CIE Lab	L:60.077 a:19.687 b:45.316
CIE Luv	L:60.077 u:52.948 v:46.535
Decimal	12943936
Hunter Lab	53.112, 14.386, 27.565