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.
Independent Gold for bedroom
We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing yellow shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.
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Independent Gold for living room (7 photos)
Check out this stunning mid-tone color used in real living rooms. Explore how this yellow shade can create a unique space
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Sherwin Williams SW 6401 for bathroom (2 photos)
Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm mid-tone yellow real bathrooms.
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Sherwin Williams SW 6401 on kitchen cabinets (4 photos)
Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm yellow hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.
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Sherwin Williams Independent Gold reviews (9 photos)
View the photos of real spaces painted with this yellow that were not included in specific categories. Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.
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What are Sherwin Williams Independent Gold undertones?
Independent Gold is a mid-light, soft golden beige. The HEX sample leans yellow-orange; this describes its measurable digital hue direction, not a hidden paint pigment. Warm bulbs can make it look creamier or more golden, while cool daylight may mute that warmth and pull it closer to beige or greige.
HEX value:
RGB code:
210, 186, 131
Is Sherwin Williams Independent Gold cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 42° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 6401 Independent Gold HSL code: 42, 47%, 67%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Independent Gold
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural-light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange-red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange-yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color temperature in Kelvins.
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Independent Gold:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 6401
Independent Gold
Darker shades
SW 6401
Independent Gold
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Independent Gold with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 222, such as Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner and Starry Night.
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
We have collected almost every possible color code you could ever need.
Not sure what the difference between HEX and RGB is? We break down color models in plain language. Understanding color models
| 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 |
Color equivalents
2151-40
Sulfur Yellow
Benjamin Moore
264
Wandering Heart
Benjamin Moore
249
Sombrero
Benjamin Moore
CW-420
Wythe Gold
Benjamin Moore
MQ2-18
Honey Tea
Behr
RAL 1000
Green beige
RAL Classic
SW 6408
Wheat Grass
Sherwin Williams
222
Mustard Seed
Benjamin Moore
CSP-975
Walk on the Beach
Benjamin Moore
256
Westwood Tan
Benjamin Moore
HC-15
Henderson Buff
Benjamin Moore
HC-9
Chestertown Buff
Benjamin Moore
AF-345
Honeymoon
Benjamin Moore
265
Gemstone
Benjamin Moore
M320-5
Dried Chamomile
Behr
271
Barley Grass
Benjamin Moore
2152-40
Golden Tan
Benjamin Moore
228
Shakespeare Tan
Benjamin Moore
