Glitzy Gold 6691 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6A02B, LRV 40 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Apothecary Gold from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D6A02B · 6691
Glitzy Gold
40%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Glitzy Gold Technical Profile
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Glitzy Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Glitzy 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-WilliamsGlitzy Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyApothecary Gold
Apothecary Gold
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Curry Sauce
PPG
Nearly identical
Fortune Cookie
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Lemon Bar
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Plantain Chips
Behr
Nearly identical
Lemon Bar
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Daffodil Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Roman Ornament
Valspar
Very similar
Fields of Gold
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Heart Of Gold
Kilz
Visible difference
Beeswax .03
Colorhouse
Visible difference
India Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Glitzy Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Glitzy Gold
#D6A02B
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B3C270
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Glitzy Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Glitzy 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 Glitzy 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.
Glitzy Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Glitzy Gold have?
Glitzy Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Glitzy Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Glitzy Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Glitzy Gold are Apothecary Gold by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Curry Sauce by PPG (a near-identical match), Fortune Cookie by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Glitzy 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 Glitzy Gold?
Glitzy Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 39.6, 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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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Glitzy Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.