Olde World Gold 7700 is a brown paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #8F6C3E, estimated LRV 17 and a warm (golden) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Sahara Wind from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #8F6C3E · 7700
Olde World Gold
17%Estimated LRV
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olde World Gold Technical Profile
HEX Code#8F6C3E
RGB143, 108, 62
Estimated LRV16.9
UndertoneWarm (Golden)
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Color Familybrown
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Olde World Gold
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Olde World Gold
#8F6C3E
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9A9E62
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Olde World Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Olde World 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
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Olde World Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Olde World Gold have?
Olde World Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and sits in the brown 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 Olde World Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Olde World Gold are Sahara Wind by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Gathered by Dutch Boy (a close digital match), Sahara Wind by Hirshfield's (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Olde World 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 Olde World Gold?
Olde World Gold has a estimated lightness value of 16.9, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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