Golden Fleece 6388 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D6AD78, 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.
Ref. #D6AD78 · 6388
Golden Fleece
46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Fleece Technical Profile
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Golden Fleece in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Golden Fleece in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGolden Fleece
Nearly identical
ValsparAmbitious
Ambitious
Valspar
Nearly identical
Glittering Sun
Behr
Nearly identical
Drops Of Honey
PPG
Nearly identical
Banana Nut
Kilz
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Tavern Ochre
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Goby Desert
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Honey Hive
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Root Beer Float
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Golden Fleece
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Golden Fleece.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Golden Fleece in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Fleece from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Fleece are Ambitious by Valspar (a near-identical match), Glittering Sun by Behr (a near-identical match), Cork by Behr (a near-identical 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 Light Reflectance Value (LRV) 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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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 Golden Fleece's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.