Ancestral Gold 6407 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DDCDA6, 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.
Ref. #DDCDA6 · 6407
Ancestral Gold
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Ancestral Gold Technical Profile
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Ancestral Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Ancestral Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsAncestral Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEccentric Ecru
Eccentric Ecru
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Mansfield Tan
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Light Aspiration
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gabriel’s Light
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gabriel's Light
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Foothills
PPG
Nearly identical
Light Amber
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mojito
Behr
Nearly identical
String
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .04
Colorhouse
Very similar
Goldilocks
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Ancestral Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Ancestral Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Ancestral Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Ancestral Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Ancestral Gold are Eccentric Ecru by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Mansfield Tan by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Dunmore Cream by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Ancestral Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.