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Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold
SW 6407 · #DDCDA6 · LRV 61.8
Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Ancestral Gold is a 100% matchAncestral Gold (SW 6407) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 61.8 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold (100% match).
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LRV
61.8 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 6407
HEX
#DDCDA6
RGB
221, 205, 166
HSL
43°, 45%, 76%
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Ancestral Gold FAQ
What is the LRV of Ancestral Gold?
Ancestral Gold has an 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.
What is the closest match to Ancestral Gold in other brands?
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Ancestral Gold (HGSW6407), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Mansfield Tan (248), 99%; Glidden: Neutral Beige (PPG12-31), 97%; Valspar: Ancient Scroll (3008-8B), 97%; Dunn-Edwards: Light Aspiration (DE6185), 96%; PPG: Misty Moor (PPG11-09), 94%; Behr: Crepe (PPU7-19), 94%; Farrow & Ball: Farrow's Cream (No. 67), 91%. 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 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.