Amber Wave
SW 6657 · Sherwin-Williams
OrangeView Amber Wave SW 6657 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#D28240
LRV
30
Family
Orange
SW 6657
Color profile
Light value
30 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange Also reads yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 30, Amber Wave is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Amber Wave carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Amber Wave under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 30 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareAmber Wave vs Marigold
30LRV30
#D28240Hex#D28233
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Serape
30LRV34
#D28240Hex#D88B4D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Rhumba Orange
30LRV27
#D28240Hex#CB7841
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Tassel
30LRV30
#D28240Hex#C6884A
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Autumnal
30LRV33
#D28240Hex#CD8C5D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Rookwood Amber
30LRV29
#D28240Hex#C08650
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Gold Coast
30LRV29
#D28240Hex#C78538
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Amber Wave vs Navel
30LRV35
#D28240Hex#EC8430
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareAmber Wave vs Golden Harvest
30LRV30
#D28240Hex#CD8341
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Harvest is very close match · leans greener compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Hazelnut Coffee
30LRV32
#D28240Hex#D7873F
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hazelnut Coffee is very close match · 2 points lighter · warmer compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Gingerbread
30LRV28
#D28240Hex#CC8149
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Gingerbread is very close match · 2 points darker · cooler compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Cornucopia Tan
30LRV30
#D28240Hex#D0864E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cornucopia Tan is very close match · cooler compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Flaming Torch
30LRV31
#D28240Hex#D2864E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Flaming Torch is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Autumn Meadow
30LRV32
#D28240Hex#DA854A
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Autumn Meadow is close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Rumba Orange
30LRV27
#D28240Hex#C77B42
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Rumba Orange is close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave vs Tiger Tail
30LRV25
#D28240Hex#CE7639
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tiger Tail is close match · 5 points darker · leans redder compared with Amber Wave.
Amber Wave, answered
What is the LRV of Amber Wave?
Amber Wave (SW 6657) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 30, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Amber Wave a warm or cool color?
Amber Wave has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Amber Wave be used outside?
Yes, Amber Wave is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Amber Wave from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Amber Wave is Golden Harvest (2157-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · leans greener.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6657
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