Gambol Gold
Often used for its versatile qualities, Gambol Gold remains a staple for Sherwin-Williams designers. It is widely considered one of the best colors in its class to add character and warmth to any space. We've gathered 2 real-home scenarios to help you visualize this color alongside our expert data.
Hex
#E1B047
LRV
47.75
Gambol Gold's Color Strip
Gambol Gold is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Overjoy and Glitzy Gold. The strip spans from Lantern Light at the lightest end to Auric at the deepest. Browsing strip 136 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Gambol Gold in Real Rooms
Gambol Gold has a medium-high LRV of 47.75 — 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 Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door and misc.
1 Front Door Photo
Front door color is the one exterior choice that gets examined up close. Gambol Gold rewards that scrutiny — it has the kind of depth that looks richer the closer you get, rather than flatter. Pair with polished or unlacquered brass hardware for the best result.
Front door painted in Gambol Gold makes a bold entrance statement.
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1 Misc Photo
See how Gambol Gold is used in narrow hallways to create a "gallery" feel. The color provides a steady, rhythmic background that allows a series of framed photos or art pieces to feel like a cohesive, professional installation.
Dresser refinished in Gambol Gold becomes a statement furniture piece.
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Coordinating Colors
Lemon Chiffon reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 48), opening up a space where Gambol Gold encloses it.
At LRV 83 vs 48, Dover White is decisively the brighter choice.
Gambol Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 48 vs 39), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Trim Color
Lemon Chiffon reflects far more light (LRV 79 vs 48), opening up a space where Gambol Gold encloses it.
Similar Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 7-point LRV gap (55 vs 48) makes Bee the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (48 vs 41) makes Gambol Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 8-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Gambol Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 10-point LRV gap (58 vs 48) makes Overjoy the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Butterfield the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Social Butterfly reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 12-point LRV gap (60 vs 48) makes Rayo de Sol the marginally brighter of the two.
Complementary Colors
Blissful Blue reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 48 vs 12, Gambol Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
A 12-point LRV gap (60 vs 48) makes Hyacinth Tint the marginally brighter of the two.
A 7-point LRV gap (48 vs 41) makes Gambol Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
Gambol Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 32), opening up a space where Dahlia encloses it.
Gambol Gold reflects far more light (LRV 48 vs 16), opening up a space where Lupine encloses it.
With LRVs of 48 and 45, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Lighter Colors
A 9-point LRV gap (56 vs 48) makes Hubbard Squash the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Polvo de Oro reads slightly lighter (LRV 53 vs 48), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 9-point LRV gap (57 vs 48) makes Bee's Wax the marginally brighter of the two.
Peace Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 48), opening up a space where Gambol Gold encloses it.
Darker Colors
A 8-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Gambol Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (48 vs 39) makes Gambol Gold the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 48 vs 46), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 48 vs 30, Gambol Gold is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.