# Sherwin Williams Independent Gold

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/independent-gold-sw-6401](https://plan-home.com/color/independent-gold-sw-6401)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Independent Gold
- **Color code:** SW 6401
- **HEX:** #d2ba83
- **RGB:** 210, 186, 131
- **LRV:** 50.63%
- **Brightness:** Mid-tone
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Vintage Moxie, Energetic

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Sulfur Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sulfur-yellow-2151-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Wandering Heart](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wandering-heart-264)
- [Benjamin Moore Sombrero](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-sombrero-249)
- [Benjamin Moore Wythe Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-wythe-gold-cw-420)
- [Behr Honey Tea](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-honey-tea)
- [RAL Classic Green beige](https://plan-home.com/color/green-beige-ral-1000)
- [Sherwin Williams Wheat Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/wheat-grass-sw-6408)
- [Benjamin Moore Mustard Seed](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-mustard-seed-222)
- [Benjamin Moore Walk on the Beach](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-walk-on-the-beachreg-csp-975)
- [Benjamin Moore Westwood Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-westwood-tan-256)
- [Benjamin Moore Henderson Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-henderson-buff-hc-15)
- [Benjamin Moore Chestertown Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-chestertown-buff-hc-9)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeymoon](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeymoon-af-345)
- [Benjamin Moore Gemstone](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-gemstone-265)
- [Behr Dried Chamomile](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-dried-chamomile)
- [Benjamin Moore Barley Grass](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-barley-grass-271)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-tan-2152-40)
- [Benjamin Moore Shakespeare Tan](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shakespeare-tan-228)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Believable Buff](https://plan-home.com/color/believable-buff-sw-6120)
- [Sherwin Williams Restoration Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/restoration-ivory-sw-6413)
- [Sherwin Williams Ionic Ivory](https://plan-home.com/color/ionic-ivory-sw-6406)
- [Sherwin Williams Croissant](https://plan-home.com/color/croissant-sw-7716)
- [Sherwin Williams Steamed Milk](https://plan-home.com/color/steamed-milk-sw-7554)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Antiquity](https://plan-home.com/color/antiquity-sw-6402)
- [Sherwin Williams Nankeen](https://plan-home.com/color/nankeen-sw-6397)
- [Sherwin Williams Different Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/different-gold-sw-6396)
- [Sherwin Williams Alchemy](https://plan-home.com/color/alchemy-sw-6395)
- [Sherwin Williams Downing Straw](https://plan-home.com/color/downing-straw-sw-2813)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sea Mariner](https://plan-home.com/color/sea-mariner-sw-9640)
- [Sherwin Williams Starry Night](https://plan-home.com/color/starry-night-sw-6540)
- [Sherwin Williams Soulful Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/soulful-blue-sw-6543)
- [Sherwin Williams Dusty Heather](https://plan-home.com/color/dusty-heather-sw-9073)
- [Sherwin Williams Lakeside](https://plan-home.com/color/lakeside-sw-9683)
- [Sherwin Williams After the Storm](https://plan-home.com/color/after-the-storm-sw-9685)
- [Sherwin Williams Lavendar Wisp](https://plan-home.com/color/lavendar-wisp-sw-7138)

Official product page: https://www.sherwin-williams.com/en-us/color/color-family/yellow-paint-colors/sw6401

## 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.