Sherwin Williams

Ancestral Gold

SW 6407

Ancestral Gold (hex #DDCDA6) is a warm yellow with earthy undertones that pull it toward a muted, golden-tan range. With an LRV of 62, it reflects a moderate-to-high amount of light, making it functional in spaces that need warmth without significant dimming. The subdued saturation prevents it from reading as a bright primary yellow, instead settling into a more tempered, ochre-adjacent tone.

It coordinates well with Sherwin-Williams Naval for deep blue contrast, Sealskin as a rich brown complement, Friendly Yellow for a lighter analogous pairing, and Svelte Sage to introduce a warm green counterpoint.

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Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6407

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2019 (Aficionado)

Ancestral Gold in Different Light

Light temperature is measured in Kelvin: a warm 2700K bulb pulls colors toward yellow, while 5000K daylight reads cooler and truer. Check the color at the time of day you actually use the room.

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Ancestral Gold under artificial light

Light Temperature: 2700K

Natural Lighting

Living room scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Ancestral Gold under natural light

Light Temperature: 4500K

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

62.0

0%100%

Very Dark

Dark

Medium

Light

Very Light

White

LRV measures how much light a color reflects, from 0 (black) to 100 (pure white). Below about 50 a color needs good lighting to avoid going flat, 60 and up helps brighten a room, and most whites sit above 80.

Color Position

Saturation →

Lightness →

Color Codes

HEX

#DDCDA6

RGB Decimal

221, 205, 166

RGB Percent

86.7%, 80.4%, 65.1%

HSL

42.5, 44.7%, 75.9%

HSV

42.5, 24.9%, 86.7%

CMYK

0.0%, 7.2%, 24.9%, 13.3%

YIQ

205.3, 22.1, -8.8

XYZ

58.53, 61.79, 44.92

CIE Lab

82.80, -0.47, 21.46

CIE Luv

82.80, 12.04, 30.28

Hunter Lab

78.61, -0.46, 18.29

Decimal

14536102

Coordinating Colors and Color Palettes

Darker Shades

Monochromatic dark

Ancestral Gold Gemstone Tangy Green Marsh Grass

Lighter Shades

Monochromatic light

Ancestral Gold Farm House Linen White Wings of an Angel

Complementary

Opposite on color wheel

Ancestral Gold Organza Blue Hyacinth Twilight Mist

Analogous

Adjacent colors

Ancestral Gold Fern Shadow Rosetta Bleached Spruce

Warm Shades

Warm spectrum

Ancestral Gold Rosetta Pink Pampas Damask Rose

Closest Paint Matches

Cross-brand matches are close, never exact. Each brand uses different bases and sheens, so sample before you buy gallons.

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