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Sherwin-Williams Classical Gold

SW 2831 · #EBB875 · LRV ~53.2

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold (~97% proximity)

Classical Gold (SW 2831) is a mid-tone orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 53.2 (mid-tone): it reads clearly as a color and will look a shade darker in rooms with little daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Soft Marigold (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Classical Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

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 estimated 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. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Classical Gold in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Soft Marigold (160), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Bold Butterscotch (PPG12-08), ~96% proximity; Valspar: South Haven (M140), ~96% proximity; PPG: Lion's Mane (PPG1207-5), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Paloma Tan (DE5297), ~94% proximity; Behr: Mac N Cheese (M260-5), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Sunrise (HGSW6668), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Sudbury Yellow (No. 51), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or 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.