Different Gold 6396 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #BC934D, LRV 32 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Plank Road from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #BC934D · 6396
Different Gold
32%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Different Gold Technical Profile
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Different Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Different 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-WilliamsDifferent Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyPlank Road
Plank Road
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Maple Syrup
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Aztec Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amaretto Sours
PPG
Nearly identical
Bugle Boy
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Cairo Gold
Kilz
Very similar
Donegal Tweed
Behr
Very similar
Corduroy
Valspar
Very similar
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Grain .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Different Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Different Gold
#BC934D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#ADB57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Different Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Different 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 Different Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Different Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Different Gold have?
Different Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the brown color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Different Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Different Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Different Gold are Plank Road by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Maple Syrup by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Bugle Boy by Vista Paint (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Different 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 Different Gold?
Different Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 32.1, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-depth color with real presence — strong on accent walls, libraries, and rooms with good natural light.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Different Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.