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Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold

SW 6407 · #DDCDA6 · LRV ~61.8

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

Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 61.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold (~100% proximity).

Closest tone to Ancestral Gold in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

61.8 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6407

HEX

#DDCDA6

RGB

221, 205, 166

HSL

43°, 45%, 76%

Family

Yellows

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Ancestral Gold FAQ

What is the LRV of Ancestral Gold?

Ancestral Gold has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 61.8 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.

What is the closest tone to Ancestral Gold in other brands?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancestral Gold (HGSW6407), ~100% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Mansfield Tan (248), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Neutral Beige (PPG12-31), ~97% proximity; Valspar: Ancient Scroll (3008-8B), ~97% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Light Aspiration (DE6185), ~96% proximity; PPG: Misty Moor (PPG11-09), ~94% proximity; Behr: Crepe (PPU7-19), ~94% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), ~91% 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 Ancestral Gold?

The HEX code of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) is #DDCDA6, RGB 221, 205, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.