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Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold

SW 6401 · #D2BA83 · LRV ~50.5

Closest tone in another brand: HGTV Home Independent Gold (~100% proximity)

Independent Gold (SW 6401) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 50.5 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Independent Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

50.5 · Mid-tone

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6401

HEX

#D2BA83

RGB

210, 186, 131

HSL

42°, 47%, 67%

Family

Yellows

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Independent Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Independent Gold?

Independent Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 50.5 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 Independent Gold in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Independent Gold (HGSW6401), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Wandering Heart (264), ~97% proximity; PPG: Country Style (PPG11-04), ~96% proximity; Behr: Honey Tea (MQ2-18), ~96% proximity; Glidden: Hummus (PPG16-10), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Toasted Marshmallow (DE6165), ~94% proximity; Valspar: Dry Leaf (3008-8A), ~92% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Hay (No. 37), ~87% 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 Independent Gold?

The HEX code of Independent Gold (SW 6401) is #D2BA83, RGB 210, 186, 131. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.