Gold Crest 6670 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #DF9938, LRV 39 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bombay Curry from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #DF9938 · 6670
Gold Crest
39%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gold Crest Technical Profile
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Gold Crest in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gold Crest in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGold Crest
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyBombay Curry
Bombay Curry
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Curry Flurry
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Persimmon
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Life Is Good
Behr
Nearly identical
Amber Wheat
Valspar
Nearly identical
Gold Mine
Benjamin Moore
Very similar
Georgian Yellow
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Habanero
Kilz
Very similar
Mayan Treasure
PPG
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Petal .01
Colorhouse
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gold Crest
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gold Crest
#DF9938
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BEC56D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Gold Crest
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gold Crest 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 Gold Crest.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gold Crest — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gold Crest have?
Gold Crest 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 Gold Crest in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gold Crest from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gold Crest are Bombay Curry by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Curry Flurry by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Autumn Hue by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gold Crest'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 Gold Crest?
Gold Crest has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 38.8, 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 Gold Crest's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.