Ancestral Gold 6407 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDCDA6, estimated LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Eccentric Ecru from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #DDCDA6 · 6407
Ancestral Gold
62%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Ancestral Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#DDCDA6
RGB221, 205, 166
Estimated LRV61.8
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Ancestral Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Ancestral Gold
#DDCDA6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#A9B47E
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Ancestral Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Ancestral Gold Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Ancestral Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Ancestral Gold have?
Ancestral Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Ancestral Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancestral Gold are Eccentric Ecru by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Mansfield Tan by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), Dunmore Cream by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Ancestral Gold's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Ancestral Gold?
Ancestral Gold has a estimated lightness value of 61.8, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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