
Crispy Gold
Often used for its versatile qualities, Crispy Gold remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to perfect for adding character to any space. We've gathered 11 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#C49832
LRV
34.59
Crispy Gold's Color Strip
Crispy Gold is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Kingdom Gold and Olde World Gold. The strip spans from Glad Yellow at the lightest end to Olde World Gold at the deepest. As part of strip 137, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Crispy Gold in Real Rooms
Crispy Gold has a medium LRV of 34.59 — it adds real depth and will read noticeably darker as natural light fades. 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 misc, front door, house and living room.

3 Misc Photos
These photos show Crispy Gold in spaces that don't fit neatly into a single category: transitional spaces, accent applications, and rooms where the color becomes a fine detail rather than a broad backdrop.

Sherwin Williams Crispy Gold wall paint
@campcolorsalt

Sherwin Williams Crispy Gold accent wall
@goldencoatpainting

SW Crispy Gold wall paint
@morganpatch.design
5 Front Door Photos
Choosing Crispy Gold for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

Sherwin Williams Crispy Gold front door
@christinemfuller

Sherwin Williams Crispy Gold front door color
@christinemfuller

SW Crispy Gold front door color
@barbellpainting

SW Crispy Gold front door paint review
@dehaanpainting

SW Crispy Gold front door
@dehaanpainting
1 House Photo
In suburban environments, Crispy Gold provides a sophisticated point of difference. It stands out from the sea of beige and grey without being "that house" that's too loud. It's the subtle, high-end choice that improves the curb appeal of the entire block.

SW Crispy Gold exterior paint
@oldhickorybuildings
2 Living Room Photos
In a living room, Crispy Gold acts as a bridge between the indoors and the view outside. It carries the organic weight of the natural world into the home, allowing the greenery from windows to pop while keeping the interior feeling protected and private. Pair it with oversized plants and ceramic vessels for a full organic-modern aesthetic.

SW Crispy Gold living room review
@vanoordtsknittery

SW Crispy Gold living room color
@vanoordtsknittery
Coordinating Colors
Trim Color
Similar Colors
6698
Kingdom Gold
View color →6691
Glitzy Gold
View color →6395
Alchemy
View color →6396
Different Gold
View color →6685
Trinket
View color →6692
Auric
View color →6403
Escapade Gold

6402
Antiquity
View color →6690
Gambol Gold


