Goldenrod 6677 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F2AF46, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Encore Orange from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F2AF46 · 6677
Goldenrod
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Goldenrod Technical Profile
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Goldenrod in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Goldenrod in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGoldenrod
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyEncore Orange
Encore Orange
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Goldenrod Field
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunflower Fields
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Moon
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mango Margarita
PPG
Very similar
Acorn Squash
Dunn-Edwards
Very similar
Pastel Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Pumpkin Harvest
Vista Paint
Very similar
Pieces of Eight
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Goldenrod
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Goldenrod
#F2AF46
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C2CE64
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Goldenrod
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Goldenrod — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldenrod have?
Goldenrod 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 Goldenrod in your own space before committing.
What colors match Goldenrod from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldenrod are Encore Orange by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Goldenrod Field by Behr (a near-identical match), Sunflower Fields by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Goldenrod'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 Goldenrod?
Goldenrod has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 50.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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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 Goldenrod's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.