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.

Brand

Sherwin Williams

Code

SW 6407

Collection

Colormix Forecast 2019 (Aficionado)

Ancestral Gold in Different Light

Artificial Lighting

Bedroom scene to simulate Sherwin Williams Ancestral Gold under artificial light

Natural Lighting

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

Technical Specifications

Undertones

Type

Orange

Strength

High

Temperature

warm

Hue Angle

43°

Orange Family

Lightness

76%

Light

Saturation

45%

Moderate

LRV

62.0
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Color Position
Saturation →
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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

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