SW 6401

Sherwin Williams Independent Gold

Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401 paint color review

Let’s dive into a full Independent Gold paint color review. Take a look at pictures of real interiors and exteriors painted with beautiful SW 6401. Find out if this gorgeous warm yellow paint color would look great on your living room walls or trims, kitchen cabinet, bedroom accent wall, bathroom or house exterior.

Official color page:Independent Gold SW 6401
Color code:SW 6401
Color name:Independent Gold
Brand:Sherwin Williams
Color collections:Vintage Moxie, Energetic

Independent Gold for bedroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold bedroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold bedroom
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We’ve hand-picked a beautiful collection of photos of this amazing Beige shade used in real bedrooms. Take a look and imagine how this wonderful warm Mid-tone paint color could transform your own bedroom space.

Independent Gold for living room

  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold victorian house interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold cozy living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room walls
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold japandi interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room
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Check out this stunning Mid-tone used in real living rooms. Explore how this Yellow color shade can create a unique space

Independent Gold for bathroom

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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold minimalist bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold bathroom
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold minimalist bathroom
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Looking for inspiration for your dream bathroom renovation project? These beautiful handpicked photos will show you this delightfully warm Mid-tone real bathrooms.

Independent Gold on kitchen cabinets

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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold small kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen cabinets
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Want a stylish kitchen? View real-life photo examples of this fascinating warm hue is paired with backsplashes, countertops, and hardware.

Independent Gold reviews

  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold wall
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen painted backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen backsplash
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen review
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kitchen cabinets
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold kidsroom interior, children's room
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold modern interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room interior
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  • Sherwin Williams Independent Gold living room
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View the photos of real spaces painted with this that were not included in specific categories.Close-ups, painted furniture, storages and dressers, hallways, stairs and ceilings.

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LRV of Independent Gold

Independent Gold SW 6401 has an LRV of 50.63% and refers to Light Medium colors that reflect half of the incident light

Color paint LRV values

Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher LRV of paint color, the brighter room you will get.
Scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting 100% of all light).

Act like a pro: Choosing paint with LRV of 50.63% be attentive to your bulbs light Brightness.Light Brightness – measured in lumens. The lower LRV of paint you have, the higher lumen level you need. Every square feet of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 square feet living room you’ll need 8000 lumens of light. To achieve that brightness, you would require a total of 8 bulbs, 1000lm each.

What are Sherwin Williams Independent Gold undertones?

Red is Sherwin Williams Independent Gold undertone color, as you can clearly see on the color field below. To determine this undertone we’ve removed all the tints, tones, shades and get HUE (pure color). Seems that undertone definition on a white sheet is already outdated and rather inaccurate

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HEX value

HEX value:

#D2BA83

RGB code:

210, 186, 131

Is Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401 cool or warm?

warm colors
Color wheel
cool colors

With a hue of 42° this Yellow refers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

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 a percentage value. 0% is a shade of grey, and 100% is the full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.

  • Warm Yellow will make even large rooms feel cozy and intimate
  • Warm Yellow undertones tend to make you feel happy, energized and playful
  • Warm paint colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
  • Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting

Act like a pro: Mixing warm and cool shades is a must have to get harmonius interior. Add accents that contrast with the primary color to create visual balance. If your walls are a warm color, don’t forget to add accent in cold colors (furniture, art, décor). A good practice is too use a complementary color scheme.

Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Independent Gold:

Monochromatic color scheme

Monochromatic color scheme

This scheme consists of different shades, tints, and tones of a single color. It's the perfect hue combination, but with no accent decor it's pretty boring.

Lighter shades

Darker shades

Sherwin Williams SW 6401 Independent Gold

Color comparison

Independent Gold SW 6401 vs Ligonier Tan SW 7717

Can't choose between these two beautiful shades? We'll compare these two colors to help you make the right decision.

Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401 vs Sherwin Williams Ligonier Tan SW 7717Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401
LRV: 50.63%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 47.27%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Independent Gold SW 6401 vs Restrained Gold SW 6129

Trying to decide between these two shades? Our comparison highlights the similarities and differences between these two paint colors.

Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401 vs Sherwin Williams Restrained Gold SW 6129Sherwin Williams Independent Gold SW 6401
LRV: 50.63%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm
LRV: 46.57%
Light Medium color
Temperature: warm

Color codes

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HEX#d2ba83copy color code
RGB Decimal210, 186, 131copy color code
RGB Percent82.35%, 72.94%, 51.37%copy color code
HSVHue: 42° Saturation: 37.62% Value: 82.35%copy color code
HSLhsl(42, 47, 67)copy color code
CMYKCyan: 0.0 Magenta: 11.43 Yellow: 37.62 Key: 17.65copy color code
YIQY: 186.906 I: 31.976 Q: -12.039copy color code
XYZX: 48.235 Y: 50.46 Z: 28.666copy color code
CIE LabL:76.351 a:0.756 b:31.043copy color code
CIE LuvL:76.351 u:18.531 v:40.978copy color code
Decimal13810307copy color code
Hunter lab71.035, -3.106, 25.799copy color code
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