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Golden Gate

46%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
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Golden Gate 7679 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D9AD7F, LRV 46 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Cork from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.

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Golden Gate Technical Profile

HEX Code#D9AD7F
RGB217, 173, 127
LRV46.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams

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Golden Gate in Every Brand

The closest equivalent to Golden Gate 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 Gate
Nearly identical
BehrCork

Cork

Behr

Nearly identical

Creamy Custard

Benjamin Moore

Nearly identical

Frankincense

Valspar

Nearly identical

Antiquarian Brass

Kilz

Nearly identical

Caramel Cloud

Hirshfield's

Nearly identical

Honey Hive

Dutch Boy

Very similar

Cheddar Biscuit

PPG

Very similar

Sweet Sue

Vista Paint

Very similar

Western Sunrise

Dunn-Edwards

Very similar

Clay .01

Colorhouse

Visible difference

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Recommended Pairings

Colors That Work With Golden Gate

Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall

Living room with applied paint colors

Side Walls

Golden Gate

#D9AD7F

Accent Wall

Tonal Shift

A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.

#B9BA78

Trim & Molding

Pure White

Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.

#FFFFFF

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Color Palettes for Golden Gate

Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast

Base

Cork

Complement

Blueberry Popover

Golden Gate Room Palettes

Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Eminent Bronze

Pop

Marquis Orange

Warm & Inviting

Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grasshopper

Pop

Gentian

Cool & Calm

Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful

Walls

This Color

Trim

UltraWhite

Accent

Grand Canal

Pop

Major Blue

Bold Contrast

Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking

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Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.

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Sassy Yellow

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Polo Tan

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Golden Gate — Frequently Asked Questions

What undertone does Golden Gate have?
Golden Gate 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 Gate in your own space before committing.
What colors match Golden Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Gate are Cork by Behr (a near-identical match), Santa Fe Tan by Behr (a near-identical match), Cork by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Golden Gate'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 Gate?
Golden Gate has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.2, 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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