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Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber
161 · #E39A50 · LRV 40
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread is a 98% matchBrilliant Amber (161) is a mid-tone orange from Benjamin Moore. Its LRV is about 40 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Saffron Thread (98% match).
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LRV
40 · Mid-tone
Temperature
Warm
Code
161
HEX
#E39A50
RGB
227, 154, 80
HSL
30°, 72%, 60%
Family
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Brilliant Amber FAQ
What is the LRV of Brilliant Amber?
Brilliant Amber has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 40 on a 0–100 scale, which is mid-tone. It reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight.
What is the closest match to Brilliant Amber in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Saffron Thread (SW 6663), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Pumpkin Pie (DE5228), 96%; Valspar: Toffee Cream (3001-3B), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Adventure Orange (HGSW6655), 89%; Behr: Sweet Mustard (M260-6), 86%; Glidden: Goldfish (PPG1203-6), 86%; PPG: Goldfish (PPG1203-6), 86%; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), 65%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Brilliant Amber?
The HEX code of Brilliant Amber (161) is #E39A50, RGB 227, 154, 80. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.