Classical Gold
SW 2831 · Sherwin-Williams
YellowView Classical Gold SW 2831 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#EBB875
LRV
53
Family
Yellow
SW 2831
Color profile
Light value
53 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 53, Classical Gold is a light orange that reflects most light. Classical Gold carries a warm undertone. It sits between orange and yellow. Sherwin-Williams files Classical Gold under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 53 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareClassical Gold vs Olden Amber
53LRV53
#EBB875Hex#EEB76B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Papaya
53LRV55
#EBB875Hex#EFB97B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Sunrise
53LRV58
#EBB875Hex#F4BF77
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Polvo de Oro
53LRV53
#EBB875Hex#E8B87F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Torchlight
53LRV48
#EBB875Hex#E5AE6B
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Bee's Wax
53LRV57
#EBB875Hex#EABF86
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Surprise Amber
53LRV53
#EBB875Hex#EFB57A
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Anjou Pear
53LRV46
#EBB875Hex#DDAC6D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Colonial Yellow
53LRV59
#EBB875Hex#EFC488
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Gold vs Yarrow
53LRV48
#EBB875Hex#EBAD5E
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareClassical Gold vs South Haven
53LRV52
#EBB875Hex#EBB570
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
South Haven is near-identical · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Soft Marigold
53LRV53
#EBB875Hex#F0BA77
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Soft Marigold is very close match compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Bold Butterscotch
53LRV49
#EBB875Hex#E6B570
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bold Butterscotch is very close match · 4 points darker compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Orange Ice
53LRV53
#EBB875Hex#EBBC7F
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Orange Ice is very close match · cooler compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Golden Chime
53LRV57
#EBB875Hex#F3BE79
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Chime is very close match · 4 points lighter compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Lion'S Mane
53LRV46
#EBB875Hex#E1B270
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Lion'S Mane is very close match · 7 points darker compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Sunburst
53LRV51
#EBB875Hex#EDB36F
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sunburst is very close match · 2 points darker · leans redder compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Orangery
53LRV48
#EBB875Hex#E1B06E
YellowFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Orangery is very close match · 5 points darker compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold vs Lamplit
53LRV48
#EBB875Hex#E4AF65
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Lamplit is close match · 5 points darker · warmer compared with Classical Gold.
Classical Gold, answered
What is the LRV of Classical Gold?
Classical Gold (SW 2831) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 53, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Classical Gold a warm or cool color?
Classical Gold has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Classical Gold be used outside?
Yes, Classical Gold is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Classical Gold from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Classical Gold is South Haven (M140) by Valspar, near-identical · 2 points darker · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2831
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