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Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold

SW 6401 · #D2BA83 · LRV 50.5

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Independent Gold is a 100% match

Independent Gold (SW 6401) is a mid-tone yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 50.5 (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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Independent Gold (100% match).

Compare Independent Gold with other brands

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LRV

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 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.

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

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