Golden Rule
SW 6383 · Sherwin-Williams
OrangeView Golden Rule SW 6383 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#CC9249
LRV
34
Family
Orange
SW 6383
Color profile
Light value
34 · Deep
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Orange Also reads yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 34, Golden Rule is a medium orange that reflects a moderate amount of light. Golden Rule carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Golden Rule under Orange.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 34 Deep · absorbs more light than it reflects
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Golden RuleThis colorGolden RuleSherwin-Williams · SW 6383
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Tap any color to compareGolden Rule vs Honeycomb
34LRV37
#CC9249Hex#D59858
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Butternut
34LRV37
#CC9249Hex#CC9B5C
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Bosc Pear
34LRV32
#CC9249Hex#C09056
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Ceremonial Gold
34LRV39
#CC9249Hex#D69E59
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Curry
34LRV35
#CC9249Hex#D88F32
OrangeFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Gold Coast
34LRV29
#CC9249Hex#C78538
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Tassel
34LRV30
#CC9249Hex#C6884A
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Saffron Thread
34LRV39
#CC9249Hex#DF984E
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Bakelite Gold
34LRV38
#CC9249Hex#D7995D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Golden Rule vs Trinket
34LRV37
#CC9249Hex#D69835
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareGolden Rule vs Peanut Butter
34LRV31
#CC9249Hex#CC9040
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Peanut Butter is very close match · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Tupelo Honey
34LRV33
#CC9249Hex#CA9142
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Tupelo Honey is very close match · warmer compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Bales of Brown
34LRV33
#CC9249Hex#CD8E43
OrangeFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Bales of Brown is very close match · 1 points darker · leans redder compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Delightful Golden
34LRV35
#CC9249Hex#D19750
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Delightful Golden is very close match · 1 points lighter compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Allspice
34LRV34
#CC9249Hex#CC974D
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Allspice is very close match · leans greener compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Italian Saffron
34LRV35
#CC9249Hex#CD9647
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Italian Saffron is very close match · 1 points lighter · warmer compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Saffron Strands
34LRV37
#CC9249Hex#D39952
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Saffron Strands is very close match · 3 points lighter compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule vs Glazed Pears
34LRV36
#CC9249Hex#CD9956
OrangeFamilyOrange
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Glazed Pears is very close match · 2 points lighter · cooler compared with Golden Rule.
Golden Rule, answered
What is the LRV of Golden Rule?
Golden Rule (SW 6383) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 34, so it reflects a moderate amount of light. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the medium range.
Is Golden Rule a warm or cool color?
Golden Rule has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Golden Rule be used outside?
Yes, Golden Rule is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Golden Rule from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Golden Rule is Peanut Butter (2159-20) by Benjamin Moore, very close match · 2 points darker · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6383
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