Restrained Gold 6129 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #D2B084, LRV 46 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Light Oak from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #D2B084 · 6129
Restrained Gold
46%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Restrained Gold Technical Profile
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Restrained Gold in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Restrained 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-WilliamsRestrained Gold
Nearly identical
BehrLight Oak
Light Oak
Behr
Nearly identical
Caramel Cloud
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Warm Butterscotch
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Boardwalk
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Cracker Bitz
PPG
Nearly identical
Living Large
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Young At Heart
Valspar
Nearly identical
Spaghetti Squash
Dutch Boy
Very similar
Roasted Peanut
Kilz
Very similar
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
Sand Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Restrained Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Restrained Gold
#D2B084
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2B57D
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
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Color Palettes for Restrained Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Restrained 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 Restrained 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.
Restrained Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Restrained Gold have?
Restrained Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral 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 Restrained Gold in your own space before committing.
What colors match Restrained Gold from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Restrained Gold are Light Oak by Behr (a near-identical match), Caramel Cloud by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Praline by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Restrained 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 Restrained Gold?
Restrained Gold has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 46.4, 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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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Restrained Gold's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.