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Sherwin-Williams Different Gold

SW 6396 · #BC934D · LRV ~32.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore French Horn (~97% proximity)

Different Gold (SW 6396) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 32.1 (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 French Horn (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Different Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

32.1 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6396

HEX

#BC934D

RGB

188, 147, 77

HSL

38°, 45%, 52%

Family

Yellows

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Different Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Different Gold?

Different Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 32.1 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 Different Gold in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: French Horn (195), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Where Buffalo Roam (DET480), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Amaretto Sours (PPG1106-6), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Gingerbread (8002-22E), ~93% proximity; PPG: Apollo Gold (PPG16-11), ~93% proximity; Behr: Indian Spice (M300-6), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Alchemy (HGSW6395), ~90% proximity; Farrow & Ball: India Yellow (No. 66), ~89% 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 Different Gold?

The HEX code of Different Gold (SW 6396) is #BC934D, RGB 188, 147, 77. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.