Ref. #996F32 · 6398
Sconce Gold
18%LRV Value
Warm (Golden)Undertone
Sconce Gold Technical Profile
What color is Sconce Gold? It's a deep warm orange with the hex code #996F32. Colors similar to Sconce Gold include Behr Wave Of Grain, Vista Paint Golden Mist, Dunn-Edwards Hearth Gold. Sconce Gold has a warm (golden) undertone, which affects how it pairs with trim, flooring, and adjacent wall colors. With an LRV of 18, Sconce Gold creates a dramatic, enveloping mood — best on accent walls, dining rooms, and intimate spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light. Pair it with warm whites like White Dove, white oak floors, and unlacquered brass or copper hardware. Terracotta tile or deep green plants complete an earthy warm palette. Oranges glow under 2700K warm bulbs, deepening into rich amber. Under 4000K cool light they can lose warmth and shift toward beige — particularly true for muted or dusty oranges.
Colors Similar to Sconce Gold
Closest digital match based on color values. Always verify with physical samples.
Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Sconce Gold
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Sconce Gold
#996F32
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#9FA658
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Sconce Gold
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Sconce 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 Sconce 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.
Sconce Gold — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Sconce Gold have?
Sconce Gold by Sherwin-Williams has a warm (golden) undertone and belongs to the orange color family.
What colors match Sconce Gold from other brands?
The closest matches are Wave Of Grain by Behr (#966D32), Golden Mist by Vista Paint (#9B733C), Hearth Gold by Dunn-Edwards (#A17135). Always verify with physical samples.
What is the LRV of Sconce Gold?
Sconce Gold has an LRV of 18.4, where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Sconce Gold's warm (golden) undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.