Sherwin-Williams • 6690

Gambol Gold

Name: Sherwin-Williams Gambol Gold 6690
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

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 perfect for adding character 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

Light Reflectance Value

47.75

medium

Temperaturewarm

SaturationBright

Collection

2020 Play

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.

C1Lantern Light C2Solaria C3Yellow Bird C4Overjoy C5Gambol Gold

C6Glitzy Gold C7Auric

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 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 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.

SW Gambol Gold front door

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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.