Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401
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- Independent Gold for bedroom (1 photo)
- Independent Gold for living room (7 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Independent Gold for bathroom (2 photos)
- Sherwin Williams SW 6401 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Independent Gold reviews (9 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Independent Gold undertones?
- Is Independent Gold SW 6401 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Independent Gold
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Independent Gold SW 6401
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Official page: | Independent Gold SW 6401 |
| Code: | SW 6401 |
| Name: | Independent Gold |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Vintage Moxie, Energetic |
What color is Sherwin Williams Independent Gold?
Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401 is a muted golden tan with a soft ochre cast and moderate brightness. Its #d2ba83 value keeps it warmer than a typical beige, but the color is subdued enough to read as grounded rather than bright yellow. In daylight, Independent Gold can show its sandy, sun-baked character, while warmer artificial light may bring out more of its honeyed depth. It suits dining rooms, living areas, and entryways where a warm wall color can complement walnut, oak, aged brass, and natural woven textures. Pair it with creamy off-whites, deep brown accents, dusty terracotta, or charcoal for contrast.
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LRV of Independent Gold
Independent Gold has an LRV of 50.63% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 50.63%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you'll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code |
|---|---|
| HEX | #d2ba83 |
| RGB Decimal | 210, 186, 131 |
| RGB Percent | 82.35%, 72.94%, 51.37% |
| HSV | Hue: 42° Saturation: 37.62% Value: 82.35% |
| HSL | hsl(42, 47, 67) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.43 Yellow: 37.62 Key: 17.65 |
| YIQ | Y: 186.906 I: 31.976 Q: -12.039 |
| XYZ | X: 48.235 Y: 50.46 Z: 28.666 |
| CIE Lab | L:76.351 a:0.756 b:31.043 |
| CIE Luv | L:76.351 u:18.531 v:40.978 |
| Decimal | 13810307 |
| Hunter Lab | 71.035, -3.106, 25.799 |
