Brilliant Amber
161 · Benjamin Moore
OrangeView Brilliant Amber 161 on the Benjamin Moore site ↗Hex
#E39A50
LRV
38
Family
Orange
161
Color profile
Light value
38 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange Also reads yellow
“A chic shade of orange distinguished by hints of honey and bronze.”— Benjamin Moore
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 38 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Brilliant AmberThis colorBrilliant AmberBenjamin Moore · 161
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Tap any color to compareBrilliant Amber vs Butterscotch
38LRV34
#E39A50Hex#D89050
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brilliant Amber vs Antelope Canyon
38LRV43
#E39A50Hex#EFA361
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brilliant Amber vs Grand Canyon
38LRV39
#E39A50Hex#DD9D65
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Brilliant Amber vs Delightful Golden
38LRV35
#E39A50Hex#D19750
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareBrilliant Amber vs Saffron Thread
38LRV39
#E39A50Hex#DF984E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Thread is near-identical · 1 points lighter compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Toffee Cream
38LRV38
#E39A50Hex#E09655
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toffee Cream is very close match · cooler compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Adventure Orange
38LRV42
#E39A50Hex#E69F5F
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Adventure Orange is very close match · 5 points lighter · cooler compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Ba-Dum Ching!
38LRV46
#E39A50Hex#ECA75E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Ba-Dum Ching! is close match · 9 points lighter · leans greener compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Toucan
38LRV41
#E39A50Hex#F09650
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Toucan is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Bergamot Orange
38LRV44
#E39A50Hex#F59D59
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bergamot Orange is close match · 6 points lighter · leans redder compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Carmelized Orange
38LRV38
#E39A50Hex#EF924A
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Carmelized Orange is close match · leans redder compared with Brilliant Amber.
Brilliant Amber vs Fall Leaf
38LRV41
#E39A50Hex#F69A54
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Fall Leaf is close match · 3 points lighter · leans redder compared with Brilliant Amber.
Palettes with Brilliant Amber
Brilliant Amber, answered
What is the LRV of Brilliant Amber?
Brilliant Amber (161) by Benjamin Moore has a Light Reflectance Value of 38, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Brilliant Amber a warm or cool color?
Brilliant Amber has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
What is the closest match to Brilliant Amber from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Brilliant Amber is Saffron Thread (SW 6663) by Sherwin-Williams, near-identical · 1 points lighter.
Benjamin Moore · 161
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