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Benjamin Moore Brilliant Amber 161

Brilliant Amber

Benjamin Moore

161

About Brilliant Amber by Benjamin Moore

Brilliant Amber 161 by Benjamin Moore is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 40% and hue near 30° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 40%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #e39a50

RGB: 227, 154, 80

Hue30°

Saturation72%

Lightness60%

Similar Colors by Benjamin Moore

These are close matches to Brilliant Amber from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Brilliant Amber looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Brilliant Amber 161 a warm or cool color?
Brilliant Amber by Benjamin Moore is a warm deeper color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Brilliant Amber?
Brilliant Amber sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 30°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Brilliant Amber?
Brightness is about 40%. Saturation is around 72%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 60%. Hue is close to 30°. The hex value is #e39a50. The RGB value is 227, 154, 80.
Is Brilliant Amber better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Brilliant Amber has brightness around 40%. It is deeper, so it usually looks best in rooms with fair to strong daylight, where there is enough light to show the color.
Which colors go with Brilliant Amber?
You can match Brilliant Amber with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Brilliant Amber work best in a home?
Brilliant Amber works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Brilliant Amber compare to a pure white paint?
Brilliant Amber is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and deeper color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Benjamin Moore

These lighter shades sit above Brilliant Amber in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Benjamin Moore

These colors drop a bit below Brilliant Amber in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Benjamin Moore

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Brilliant Amber. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Brilliant Amber. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.