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Sherwin-Williams Classical Gold

SW 2831 · #EBB875 · LRV 53.2

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold is a 97% match

Classical Gold (SW 2831) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 53.2 (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 Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold (97% match).

Compare Classical Gold with other brands

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LRV

53.2 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2831

HEX

#EBB875

RGB

235, 184, 117

HSL

34°, 75%, 69%

Family

Oranges

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Classical Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Classical Gold?

Classical Gold has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 53.2 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 Classical Gold in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Soft Marigold (160), 97%; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), 96%; Valspar: South Haven (M140), 96%; PPG: Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), 94%; Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), 94%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sunrise (HGSW6668), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), 84%. 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 Classical Gold?

The HEX code of Classical Gold (SW 2831) is #EBB875, RGB 235, 184, 117. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.