Ref. #8F6C3E · 7700
Olde World Gold
17%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Olde World Gold Technical Profile
What color is Olde World Gold? It's a deep warm brown with the hex code #8F6C3E. Colors similar to Olde World Gold include Vista Paint Sahara Wind, Hirshfield's Sahara Wind, Valspar Frontier Paradise. Olde World Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 17, Olde World Gold creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. As a warm neutral, Olde World Gold pairs with off-whites for trim, white oak or walnut floors, and brass or warm brushed nickel hardware. Deep green, navy, or terra-cotta all read well as accent colors. Warm neutrals come alive under 2700K bulbs, where their underlying yellow or peach undertones add visible warmth. Under 4000K daylight they read cleaner and slightly cooler.
Colors Similar to Olde World Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Olde World Gold
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
Pure 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Olde World Gold.
More brown colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the brown family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
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 belongs to the brown color family.
What colors match Olde World Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Sahara Wind by Vista Paint (#8C6B3D), Sahara Wind by Hirshfield's (#8B6A3F), Frontier Paradise by Valspar (#8C6C43). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Olde World Gold?
Olde World Gold has an LRV of 16.9, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Olde World Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.