
Goldenrod
Goldenrod is a versatile and reflective Yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Our real-world data shows it is a primary choice when homeowners need to provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions. Below, you'll find 4 examples of this shade in actual homes along with suggested color relationships.
Hex
#F2AF46
LRV
50.11
Goldenrod's Color Strip
Goldenrod is the sixth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Butterfield and Sunflower. The strip spans from Banana Cream at the lightest end to Sunflower at the deepest. Color strip 133 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Goldenrod in Real Rooms
Goldenrod has a medium-high LRV of 50.11 — 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 living room.

3 Front Door Photos
Using Goldenrod for the front door allows the hardware to be the "jewelry" of the house. Whether you choose a modern long-bar handle or a traditional knocker, the color provides the perfect stage for the metalwork to shine.

Sw 6677 Front Door Paint
@rebeccafellows86

Sw 6677 Front Door
@rebeccafellows86

Goldenrod Front Door
@skeersconstruction
1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Goldenrod takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.

Goldenrod Kids' Room
@twin.pickle
Coordinating Colors
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