Independent Gold
SW 6401 · Sherwin-Williams
YellowView Independent Gold SW 6401 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#D2BA83
LRV
51
Family
Yellow
SW 6401
Color profile
Light value
51 · Mid-tone
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow Also reads brown
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 51, Independent Gold is a light yellow that reflects most light. Independent Gold carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Independent Gold under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 51 Mid-tone · balances light and depth
Coordinating colors
A working palette built around Independent GoldThis colorIndependent GoldSherwin-Williams · SW 6401
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Tap any color to compareIndependent Gold vs Wheat Grass
51LRV48
#D2BA83Hex#CBB584
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Cool Avocado
51LRV46
#D2BA83Hex#C4B47D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Sequin
51LRV57
#D2BA83Hex#E1C28D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Pale Moss
51LRV58
#D2BA83Hex#DCC797
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Hearts of Palm
51LRV54
#D2BA83Hex#CFC291
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Tarnished Trumpet
51LRV47
#D2BA83Hex#D5B176
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Cupola Yellow
51LRV53
#D2BA83Hex#DCBC8E
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Ecru
51LRV51
#D2BA83Hex#D0BA94
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs White Raisin
51LRV57
#D2BA83Hex#E5C28B
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Independent Gold vs Blonde
51LRV54
#D2BA83Hex#DCBD92
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareIndependent Gold vs Sulfur Yellow
51LRV49
#D2BA83Hex#D2BA7F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Sulfur Yellow is near-identical · 2 points darker · warmer compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Wandering Heart
51LRV49
#D2BA83Hex#D1BB81
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Wandering Heart is very close match · 1 points darker compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Honey Tea
51LRV53
#D2BA83Hex#D8BE89
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Honey Tea is very close match · 2 points lighter compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Appalachian Trail
51LRV48
#D2BA83Hex#CFB989
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Appalachian Trail is very close match · 3 points darker · cooler compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Hummus
51LRV52
#D2BA83Hex#D9BC86
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Hummus is very close match · 1 points lighter · leans redder compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Dry Leaf
51LRV51
#D2BA83Hex#CFBC8B
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Dry Leaf is very close match · cooler compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Cache of Camel
51LRV50
#D2BA83Hex#CFB98B
YellowFamilyBrown
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cache of Camel is very close match · cooler compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Camel
51LRV52
#D2BA83Hex#D6BC8C
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Camel is very close match · 1 points lighter · cooler compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Straw
51LRV50
#D2BA83Hex#D9B780
YellowFamilyBeige
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Straw is close match · leans redder compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold vs Print Room Yellow
51LRV51
#D2BA83Hex#DCB97A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Print Room Yellow is close match · warmer compared with Independent Gold.
Independent Gold, answered
What is the LRV of Independent Gold?
Independent Gold (SW 6401) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 51, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Independent Gold a warm or cool color?
Independent Gold has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Independent Gold be used outside?
Yes, Independent Gold is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Independent Gold from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Independent Gold is Sulfur Yellow (2151-40) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points darker · warmer.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 6401
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