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Sherwin Williams Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) Paint Color


Color Name: Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
Hex Color Code: #DDCDA6
RGB Color Code: RGB(221, 205, 166)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 7.2%, 24.9%, 13.3%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) color - its meaning and example


What color is Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)?

Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) is #DDCDA6, and the RGB color code is RGB(221, 205, 166).

In the RGB color model, Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) has a red value of 221, a green value of 205, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 7.2% magenta, 24.9% yellow, and 13.3% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 42.5° (degrees), 44.7 % saturation, and 75.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) has a hue of 42.5° (degrees), 24.9 % saturation and 86.7 % brightness/value.


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) is cool or warm?

The color Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)?

Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) has an LRV of nearly 62. By LRV value, it is a light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)

Light Color


Compare LRV 62 of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 62 puts Sherwin Williams Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(221, 205, 166)
Red
221 (86.7%)
Green
205 (80.4%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
7.24%
Yellow
24.89%
Key
13.33%

HSL

HSL(42.55deg, 44.7 %, 75.9 %)

Hue
42.55°
Saturation
44.72 %.
Lightness
75.88 %.

RYB

RYB(26, 75, 28)
Red
26 (10.3%)
Yellow
75 (29.3%)
Blue
28 (11.1%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
42.55°
Saturation
24.89 %.
Brightness / Value
86.67 %.

HWB

H: 42.55°

W: 65.10 %

B: 13.33 %

XYZ

X : 58.53

Y : 61.79

Z : 44.92

YXY

Y1 : 61.79

X : 0.35

Y2 : 0.37

CMY

C : 13.33%

M : 19.61%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 61.8 %

Munsell Color System

6.2Y 8.1/3.4

CIE-Lab

L : 82.8

A : -0.47

B : 21.46

CIE-Lch

L : 82.8

C : 21.47

H : 91.26

CIE-Luv

L : 82.8

U : 12.04

V : 30.28

Hunter-Lab

L : 78.61

A : -4.64

B : 21.14






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the colors similar to Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.



#DECC9C
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ΔE - 2.34 (97.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.32 (95.7% similar)
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ΔE - 4.85 (95.1% similar)
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Dark Cream
ΔE - 5.57 (94.4% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone PMS


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Pantone PMS


#DDCBA4
PANTONE 468 C
ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
#D9C89E
PANTONE 7501 C
ΔE - 1.48 (98.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7500 C
ΔE - 1.53 (98.5% similar)
#D5CB9F
PANTONE 4545 C
ΔE - 3.09 (96.9% similar)


Pantone TCX


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to RAL Design




RAL Classic


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to RAL Classic


#DDC49A
RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 3.73 (96.3% similar)
#E6D2B5
RAL 1015 - Light Ivory
ΔE - 4.46 (95.5% similar)
#CDBA88
RAL 1000 - Green Beige
ΔE - 5.62 (94.4% similar)
#E3D9C6
RAL 1013 - Oyster White
ΔE - 6.96 (93.0% similar)


British Standard 4800


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to British Standard 4800


#DAC9AF
BS 06-A-03 - Grey
ΔE - 4.49 (95.5% similar)
#CAC387
BS 10-B-17 - Greystone
ΔE - 7.18 (92.8% similar)





Paint similar to Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Sherwin Williams


#DDCDA6
Ancestral Gold (SW 6407)
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#DBC8A2
Straw Harvest (SW 7698)
ΔE - 1.70 (98.3% similar)
#E4D0A5
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ΔE - 1.78 (98.2% similar)
#DFD4B0
Rice Paddy (SW 6414)
ΔE - 2.48 (97.5% similar)


Benjamin Moore


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Benjamin Moore


#DECEA6
Dunmore Cream (HC-29)
ΔE - 0.36 (99.6% similar)
#D9C9A1
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ΔE - 1.03 (99.0% similar)
#DACA9C
Adams Gold (HC-18)
ΔE - 2.09 (97.9% similar)
#D9C79A
Amulet (AF-365)
ΔE - 2.19 (97.8% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Dunn-Edwards


#DACBA7
Light Aspiration (DE 6185)
ΔE - 0.97 (99.0% similar)
#E3CFAB
Melt with You (DET 655)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
#DED1A3
Summer Solstice (DET 492)
ΔE - 2.54 (97.5% similar)
#E9D4A9
Canary Island (DE 6164)
ΔE - 2.60 (97.4% similar)





Valspar


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Valspar


#DCCAA2
Ancient Scroll (3008-8B)
ΔE - 1.00 (99.0% similar)
#E4D1AC
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ΔE - 1.89 (98.1% similar)
#E8D3A6
Melted Butter (P017)
ΔE - 2.58 (97.4% similar)
#E5D6B5
Meadow Dew (8003-24B)
ΔE - 2.80 (97.2% similar)


PPG Paints


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to PPG Paints


#E1CFA5
Foothills (PPG1105-4)
ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
#DFCCA6
Neutral Beige (PPG12-31)
ΔE - 1.33 (98.7% similar)
#E1CCA6
Hearth (PPG1093-3)
ΔE - 2.11 (97.9% similar)


Behr


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) to Behr


#DCCC9E
Mojito (PPU8-11)
ΔE - 1.94 (98.1% similar)
#D6C49A
White Oak (HDC-NT-02)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#E0C9A1
Crepe (PPU7-19)
ΔE - 2.72 (97.3% similar)
#E3D7AE
Champagne Cocktail (M310-3)
ΔE - 2.81 (97.2% similar)








Color Combinations


View more Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) - #DDCDA6 color palettes and coordinating colors



Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


Ancestral Gold (SW 6407) - #DDCDA6 Color Images and Patterns


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Explore Named Colors



#DDCDA6
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#DFD4B0
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