Sherwin-Williams • 6407

Ancestral Gold

Name: Sherwin-Williams Ancestral Gold 6407
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

With a focus on versatile and reflective tones, Ancestral Gold (6407) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. See it applied across 4 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#DDCDA6

LRV

61.79

Light Reflectance Value

61.79

light

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Collection

2019 Aficionado Living Well

Ancestral Gold's Color Strip

Ancestral Gold is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 144 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.

C1Ancestral Gold

C2Wheat Grass C3Dusted Olive C4Edgy Gold C5Brassy C6Bengal Grass C7Eminent Bronze

Ancestral Gold in Real Rooms

Ancestral Gold has a high LRV of 61.79 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a living room and bathroom.

1 Living Room Photo

The beauty of Ancestral Gold in a living room lies in its versatility with textures. It provides a smooth, matte-like quality that contrasts beautifully against plush velvet sofas or chunky wool rugs. It's a color that invites you to stay a little longer, creating an atmosphere that feels established rather than just decorated.

SW Ancestral Gold wall paint color

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3 Bathroom Photos

In a powder room, Ancestral Gold can be used floor-to-ceiling to create a dramatic, high-impact experience for guests. Because these rooms are small and transitional, they can handle the full intensity of the color's personality without feeling overwhelming.