Golden Fleece 6388 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6AD78, estimated LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ambitious from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #D6AD78 · 6388
Golden Fleece
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Fleece Technical Profile
HEX Code#D6AD78
RGB214, 173, 120
Estimated LRV45.5
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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#D8AF77
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#D7AF74
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Colors That Work With Golden Fleece
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Fleece
#D6AD78
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B6BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Fleece
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Golden Fleece 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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Golden Fleece — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Golden Fleece have?
Golden Fleece by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) 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 Golden Fleece from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Fleece are Ambitious by Valspar (a close digital match), Glittering Sun by Behr (a close digital match), Cork by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Golden Fleece'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 Golden Fleece?
Golden Fleece has a estimated lightness value of 45.5, 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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Why Golden Fleece's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.