Gusto Gold 6904 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F8AC1D, LRV 50 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Ambered Honey from Dutch Boy (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F8AC1D · 6904
Gusto Gold
50%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Gusto Gold Technical Profile
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Gusto Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Gusto Gold in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsGusto Gold
Nearly identical
Dutch BoyAmbered Honey
Ambered Honey
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Soft Boiled
Behr
Nearly identical
Melon Yellow
RAL
Nearly identical
Mardi Gras Gold
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Lemon Whisper
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
I Love To Boogie
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Flash of Orange
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Morning Sunrise
Valspar
Very similar
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Very similar
Mango Margarita
PPG
Very similar
Aloha
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Gusto Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Gusto Gold
#F8AC1D
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C1D35F
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Gusto Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Gusto Gold 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 Gusto Gold.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Gusto Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Gusto Gold have?
Gusto Gold 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 Gusto Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Gusto Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Gusto Gold are Ambered Honey by Dutch Boy (a near-identical match), Soft Boiled by Behr (a near-identical match), Melon Yellow by RAL (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Gusto Gold'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 Gusto Gold?
Gusto Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 49.6, 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 Gusto Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.