Golden Gate 7679 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D9AD7F, estimated 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.
Sherwin-Williams · #D9AD7F · 7679
Golden Gate
46%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Golden Gate Technical Profile
HEX Code#D9AD7F
RGB217, 173, 127
Estimated LRV46.2
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familyorange
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Golden Gate
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Golden Gate
#D9AD7F
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B9BA78
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Golden Gate
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Golden Gate Room Palettes
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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 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. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Golden Gate from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Golden Gate are Cork by Behr (a close digital match), Santa Fe Tan by Behr (a close digital match), Cork by Behr (a close digital 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 estimated lightness value 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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