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Sherwin Williams Ambitious Amber SW6366

Ambitious Amber

Sherwin Williams

SW6366

About Ambitious Amber by Sherwin Williams

Ambitious Amber SW6366 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 64% and hue near 35° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 63.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f0cb97

RGB: 240, 203, 151

Hue35°

Saturation75%

Lightness77%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Ambitious 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 Ambitious Amber looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Ambitious Amber SW6366 a warm or cool color?
Ambitious Amber by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Ambitious Amber?
Ambitious Amber sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 35°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Ambitious Amber?
Brightness is about 64%. Saturation is around 75%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 77%. Hue is close to 35°. The hex value is #f0cb97. The RGB value is 240, 203, 151.
Is Ambitious Amber better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Ambitious Amber has brightness around 64%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Ambitious Amber?
You can match Ambitious 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 Ambitious Amber work best in a home?
Ambitious 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 Ambitious Amber compare to a pure white paint?
Ambitious Amber is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

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

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

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

Alternate Colors by other brands

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