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Sherwin-Williams Different Gold

SW 6396 · #BC934D · LRV 32.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore French Horn is a 97% match

Different Gold (SW 6396) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 32.1 (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 French Horn (97% match).

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LRV

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 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.

What is the closest match to Different Gold in other brands?

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