Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber SW 6654
| Official page: | Surprise Amber SW 6654 |
| Code: | SW 6654 |
| Name: | Surprise Amber |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
What color is Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber?
Step into a warm embrace of Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber (SW 6654), a rich and inviting hue that exudes a sense of cozy elegance. This luscious color seamlessly blends shades of deep gold and burnt sienna, creating a captivating ambiance perfect for a stylish living room or a sophisticated dining space. Surprise Amber's (SW 6654) depth and versatility make it a standout choice for adding a touch of luxury to a bedroom or creating a captivating focal point in a cozy reading nook. Embrace the warmth and comfort of Surprise Amber (SW 6654) to infuse your home with timeless charm and effortless sophistication.
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What are Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber undertones?
Surprise Amber 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:
#EFB57A
RGB code:
239, 181, 122
Is Sherwin Williams Surprise Amber SW 6654 cool or warm?
At 30° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6654 Surprise Amber HSL code: 30, 79%, 71%
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 Surprise 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:
| 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 Sherwin Williams Surprise 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
SW 6654
Surprise Amber
Darker shades
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Surprise Amber
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 Surprise Amber with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 210, such as Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue and Dazzle.
LRV of Surprise Amber
Surprise Amber has an LRV of 52.66% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half 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 52.66%, 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 | #efb57a | |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 181, 122 | |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 70.98%, 47.84% | |
| HSV | Hue: 30° Saturation: 48.95% Value: 93.73% | |
| HSL | hsl(30, 79, 71) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 24.27 Yellow: 48.95 Key: 6.27 | |
| YIQ | Y: 191.616 I: 53.522 Q: -6.092 | |
| XYZ | X: 55.635 Y: 52.807 Z: 25.67 | |
| CIE Lab | L:77.761 a:14.112 b:38.105 | |
| CIE Luv | L:77.761 u:43.277 v:46.098 | |
| Decimal | 15709562 | |
| Hunter Lab | 72.669, 9.49, 29.924 |
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