Goldfinch 6905 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FDB702, LRV 55 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sweet As Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FDB702 · 6905
Goldfinch
55%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Goldfinch Technical Profile
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Goldfinch in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Goldfinch in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGoldfinch
Nearly identical
Dutch BoySweet As Honey
Sweet As Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Golden Nugget
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Laser Lemon
Behr
Nearly identical
Bright'n Shiny
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Yellow Summer
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Gold Abundance
Valspar
Nearly identical
Mac N Cheese
Hirshfield's
Very similar
Fall Gold
PPG
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Melon Yellow
RAL
Very similar
Extrovert
Kilz
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Goldfinch
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Goldfinch
#FDB702
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#BBD55D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Goldfinch
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Goldfinch 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 Goldfinch.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Goldfinch — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Goldfinch have?
Goldfinch 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 Goldfinch in your own space before committing.
What colors match Goldfinch from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Goldfinch are Sweet As Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Golden Nugget by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Laser Lemon by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Goldfinch'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 Goldfinch?
Goldfinch has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 54.8, 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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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 Goldfinch's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.