# Sherwin Williams Golden Fleece

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/golden-fleece-sw-6388](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-fleece-sw-6388)

Sherwin Williams Golden Fleece SW 6388 is a warm, mid-tone golden tan with a clear honeyed cast. Its #d6ad78 color value reads as softly earthy rather than bright yellow, giving walls noticeable warmth without the intensity of a true gold. In daylight, it can appear lighter and more sun-washed, while lower or warmer lighting brings out its deeper caramel-beige character. Golden Fleece suits dining rooms, entryways, and living areas where natural wood, woven fibers, leather, or aged brass are part of the palette. Pair it with creamy off-whites, muted olive greens, charcoal accents, or medium walnut finishes for contrast that keeps the color grounded.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Golden Fleece
- **Color code:** SW 6388
- **HEX:** #d6ad78
- **RGB:** 214, 173, 120
- **LRV:** 45.61%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 34° Saturation: 43.93% Value: 83.92%
- **HSL:** hsl(34, 53, 65)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 19.16 Yellow: 43.93 Key: 16.08
- **YIQ:** Y: 179.217 I: 41.463 Q: -7.821
- **XYZ:** X: 46.067 Y: 45.542 Z: 24.128
- **CIE Lab:** L:73.247 a:8.066 b:32.847
- **CIE Luv:** L:73.247 u:30.508 v:40.945
- **Decimal:** 14069112
- **Hunter Lab:** 67.485, 3.75, 26.041

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Behr Inheritance](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-inheritance)
- [Behr Glittering Sun](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-glittering-sun)
- [Behr Cork](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cork)
- [Behr Mustard Field](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-mustard-field)
- [Benjamin Moore Tavern Ochre](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-tavern-ochre-cw-375)
- [Benjamin Moore Dark Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-dark-beige-2165-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Camel Back](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-camel-back-1103)
- [Behr Cellini Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cellini-gold)
- [RAL Classic Sand yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sand-yellow-ral-1002)
- [Sherwin Williams Golden Gate](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-gate-sw-7679)
- [Sherwin Williams New Colonial Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/new-colonial-yellow-sw-2853)
- [Behr Romanesque Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-romanesque-gold)
- [Benjamin Moore Creamy Custard](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-creamy-custard-1145)
- [Sherwin Williams Anjou Pear](https://plan-home.com/color/anjou-pear-sw-6381)
- [Sherwin Williams Restrained Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/restrained-gold-sw-6129)
- [Sherwin Williams Tarnished Trumpet](https://plan-home.com/color/tarnished-trumpet-sw-9026)
- [Behr Cake Spice](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-cake-spice)
- [Behr Beehive](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beehive)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Independent Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/independent-gold-sw-6401)
- [Sherwin Williams Eaglet Beige](https://plan-home.com/color/eaglet-beige-sw-7573)
- [Sherwin Williams Roycroft Vellum](https://plan-home.com/color/roycroft-vellum-sw-2833)
- [Sherwin Williams Intricate Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/intricate-ivory-sw-6350)
- [Sherwin Williams Interactive Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/interactive-cream-sw-6113)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Butternut](https://plan-home.com/color/butternut-sw-6389)
- [Sherwin Williams Cut the Mustard](https://plan-home.com/color/cut-the-mustard-sw-6384)
- [Sherwin Williams Monarch Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/monarch-gold-sw-2920)
- [Sherwin Williams Golden Rule](https://plan-home.com/color/golden-rule-sw-6383)
- [Sherwin Williams Butterscotch](https://plan-home.com/color/butterscotch-sw-6377)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Needlepoint Navy](https://plan-home.com/color/needlepoint-navy-sw-0032)
- [Sherwin Williams Poolhouse](https://plan-home.com/color/poolhouse-sw-7603)
- [Sherwin Williams Daydream](https://plan-home.com/color/daydream-sw-6541)
- [Sherwin Williams White Iris](https://plan-home.com/color/white-iris-sw-6812)
- [Sherwin Williams Vesper Violet](https://plan-home.com/color/vesper-violet-sw-6542)
- [Sherwin Williams Mesmerize](https://plan-home.com/color/mesmerize-sw-6544)
- [Sherwin Williams Smoky Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/smoky-blue-sw-7604)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/yellow-paint-colors/sw6388

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.