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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% matchDifferent 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%
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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.