Bakelite Gold
We've categorized Bakelite Gold as a versatile Orange because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can add character and warmth to any space so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#D7995D
LRV
38.02
Bakelite Gold's Color Strip
Bakelite Gold is the fourth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Viva Gold and Tassel. The strip spans from Cachet Cream at the lightest end to Copper Pot at the deepest. Color strip 128 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Bakelite Gold in Real Rooms
Bakelite Gold has a medium-high LRV of 38.02 — present enough to register on the wall without making a room feel heavy. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Orange family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, home office, bathroom, dining room, bedroom, patio, house, kitchen, living room and mudroom.
1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Bakelite Gold. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
minimalist front door featuring Bakelite Gold by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Bakelite Gold strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold in a contemporary home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Bakelite Gold holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Bakelite Gold — minimalist bathroom
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1 Dining Room Photo
The best dining room colors look different lit by daylight versus candlelight, and Bakelite Gold is one of them. It holds the room's warmth in the evening in a way that makes dinner feel like an occasion even when it's just a casual weeknight.
Bakelite Gold paint in a parisian dining room
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1 Bedroom Photo
In the context of a primary suite, Bakelite Gold suggests a boutique-hotel level of refinement. It creates a seamless flow between the sleeping area and the dressing room, providing a steadying influence that makes the morning routine feel more organized and serene.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Bakelite Gold
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1 Patio Photo
On a deck or patio floor, Bakelite Gold provides a cool, sophisticated surface that feels modern and clean. It's a great way to update an old wooden deck, giving it a high-end "architectural" feel with just a simple change of tone.
industrial patio featuring Bakelite Gold by Sherwin-Williams
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1 House Photo
Bakelite Gold is particularly effective on modern-style homes with flat planes and large windows. The color emphasizes the geometry of the house, using shadows and light to create a dynamic, ever-changing facade throughout the day.
Bakelite Gold color — mediterranean house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
For smaller kitchens, Bakelite Gold can be used to create a "jewel box" effect. By painting the walls and trim in this same shade, you eliminate visual breaks, making the room feel more expansive and sophisticated despite its modest footprint.
Bakelite Gold — vintage kitchen
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1 Living Room Photo
Choosing Bakelite Gold for a main living area is a commitment to timelessness. It avoids the trend-cycle fatigue of brighter hues, offering a sophisticated neutrality that can be reimagined every few years simply by swapping out textiles or accent pillows. It is the ultimate foundation for an evolving home.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Bakelite Gold
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Bakelite Gold is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Bakelite Gold paint in a classy mudroom
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Expert Perspectives
In-depth articles and real-home features from across our network of home and design sites.
Coordinating Colors
Eggwhite reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
Biltmore Buff reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
At LRV 38 vs 9, Bakelite Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Eggwhite reflects far more light (LRV 80 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 41 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 38), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 4-point LRV gap (42 vs 38) makes Adventure Orange the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 38 vs 37), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Bakelite Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Kumquat reads slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Bakelite Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 38 vs 34), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Bakelite Gold reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 25), opening up a space where Secret Cove encloses it.
Silent Ripple reflects far more light (LRV 74 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
A 6-point LRV gap (44 vs 38) makes Faded Flaxflower the marginally brighter of the two.
Bakelite Gold reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 18), opening up a space where St. Bart's encloses it.
Sleepy Hollow reflects far more light (LRV 57 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
Bakelite Gold reflects far more light (LRV 38 vs 11), opening up a space where Bunglehouse Blue encloses it.
At LRV 72 vs 38, Wishful Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 38) makes New Colonial Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (46 vs 38) makes Golden Gate the marginally brighter of the two.
Biltmore Buff reflects far more light (LRV 61 vs 38), opening up a space where Bakelite Gold encloses it.
Windswept Canyon reads slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 38), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
With LRVs of 38 and 37, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 39 and 38, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes Bakelite Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (38 vs 30) makes Bakelite Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (38 vs 29) makes Bakelite Gold the marginally brighter of the two.