ColorplanBenjamin Moore Amber Winds (073) is a mid-tone pink with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 58. For trim, try Frosted Petal (2089-70).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Benjamin Moore whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Pink |
| LRV | 57.5 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #F5BBA1 |
| RGB | 245, 187, 161 |
| HSL | 19°, 81%, 80% |
About Amber Winds
Amber Winds (073) is a mid-tone, medium-strength pink from Benjamin Moore that leans peach. With an LRV of 58, Amber Winds has visible color without darkening a room much.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Amber Winds's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. Next to Peach Blossom (2175-50), it's lighter and warmer.
How Amber Winds changes with the light
Amber Winds has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Amber Winds's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Amber Winds will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Amber Winds can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Amber Winds will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Amber Winds in real homes
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Amber Winds equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Sherwin-Williams
Closest available · ΔE 8.9
Also close: Romance (ΔE 9.0)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.0
Also close: Fowler Pink (ΔE 7.4)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 10.8
Also close: Classic Taupe (ΔE 10.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Benjamin Moore colors
Amber Winds questions
What undertone does Amber Winds have?
Amber Winds has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Amber Winds's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Amber Winds a light or dark color?
Amber Winds has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 57.5 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a mid-tone color. With an LRV of 58, Amber Winds has visible color without darkening a room much.
What is the closest match to Amber Winds in other paint brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Pink Shadow SW 0070 (closest available, ΔE 8.9); Farrow & Ball: Naperon No.315 (closest available, ΔE 7.0); Behr: Canyon Dusk S210-4 (closest available, ΔE 10.8). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Amber Winds?
Try Frosted Petal (2089-70) on trim and Whitewater Bay (OC-70) on the ceiling. Both are Benjamin Moore whites that share Amber Winds's undertone.
Where does Amber Winds work best?
Amber Winds works well in bedrooms, nurseries, powder rooms and accent walls. With an LRV of 58, Amber Winds has visible color without darkening a room much.
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