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Gusto Gold

With a focus on versatile tones, Gusto Gold (6904) is a standout Yellow in our database. It was selected for this featured gallery for its ability to add character and warmth to any space. See it applied across 6 real world scenarios and find professional pairing data below.

Hex

#F8AC1D

LRV

49.67

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Light Reflectance Value
49.67
Medium
TemperatureWarm
SaturationBright

Gusto Gold's Color Strip

Gusto Gold is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. Strip 131 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.

Gusto Gold in Real Rooms

Gusto Gold has a medium-high LRV of 49.67 — 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 misc, front door and house.

2 Misc Photos

Note how Gusto Gold is used as a "ceiling color" in some of these rooms. This "fifth wall" application is a bold designer move that can make a room feel infinitely more cozy and architecturally unique.

SW Gusto Gold painted furniture color

Dresser painted Gusto Gold radiates warmth in the bedroom.

@furnitureflips.nc

Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold accent wall

Accent wall in Gusto Gold adds golden warmth to the living space.

@candlewoodmarket

2 Front Door Photos

There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Gusto Gold. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.

SW Gusto Gold front door paint review

Front door in Gusto Gold brightens the home's exterior appeal.

@sparrowhawk_salvage

SW 6904 front door color paint

Entry door in Gusto Gold welcomes with warm, inviting tone.

@jenny.a.ripley

2 House Photos

On the exterior, Gusto Gold holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.

Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold house exterior color

House exterior in Gusto Gold creates cheerful curb presence.

@ish_0089

Gusto Gold house exterior paint review

Exterior painted Gusto Gold brings sunny sophistication to the home.

@ish_0089

Coordinating Colors

Gusto Gold
Pure White
Gusto Gold vs Pure White
Gusto Gold
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 50, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Gusto Gold
Site White
Gusto Gold vs Site White
Gusto Gold
Site White
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Site White
7070 · LRV 73

Site White reflects far more light (LRV 73 vs 50), opening up a space where Gusto Gold encloses it.

Gusto Gold
Online
Gusto Gold vs Online
Gusto Gold
Online
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Online
7072 · LRV 45

Gusto Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 45), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Trim Color

Gusto Gold
Pure White
Gusto Gold vs Pure White
Gusto Gold
Pure White
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Pure White
7005 · LRV 84

At LRV 84 vs 50, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.

Similar Colors

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Nasturtium
Gusto Gold
Nasturtium
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Nasturtium
6899 · LRV 50

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Goldenrod
Gusto Gold
Goldenrod vs Gusto Gold
Goldenrod
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Goldenrod
6677 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 50), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Goldfinch
Gusto Gold
Goldfinch vs Gusto Gold
Goldfinch
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Goldfinch
6905 · LRV 55
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

A 5-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Goldfinch the marginally brighter of the two.

Brittlebush
Gusto Gold
Brittlebush vs Gusto Gold
Brittlebush
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Brittlebush
6684 · LRV 48
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 50 vs 48), so neither reads brighter in a room.

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Social Butterfly
Gusto Gold
Social Butterfly
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Social Butterfly
6898 · LRV 56

Social Butterfly reads slightly lighter (LRV 56 vs 50), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Bee
Gusto Gold
Bee vs Gusto Gold
Bee
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Bee
6683 · LRV 55
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

A 5-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Bee the marginally brighter of the two.

Butterfield
Gusto Gold
Butterfield vs Gusto Gold
Butterfield
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Butterfield
6676 · LRV 57
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

A 8-point LRV gap (57 vs 50) makes Butterfield the marginally brighter of the two.

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Laughing Orange
Gusto Gold
Laughing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Laughing Orange
6895 · LRV 42

A 8-point LRV gap (50 vs 42) makes Gusto Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Gusto Gold
Sunflower
Gusto Gold vs Sunflower
Gusto Gold
Sunflower
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Sunflower
6678 · LRV 40

Gusto Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Gambol Gold
Gusto Gold
Gambol Gold vs Gusto Gold
Gambol Gold
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Gambol Gold
6690 · LRV 48
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

With LRVs of 50 and 48, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Complementary Colors

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Liberty Blue
Gusto Gold
Liberty Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Liberty Blue
2942 · LRV NaN

At LRV NaN vs NaN, Liberty Blue is decisively the brighter choice.

Frank Blue
Gusto Gold
Frank Blue vs Gusto Gold
Frank Blue
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Frank Blue
6967 · LRV 8
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Gusto Gold reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 8), opening up a space where Frank Blue encloses it.

Gusto Gold
Honorable Blue
Gusto Gold vs Honorable Blue
Gusto Gold
Honorable Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Honorable Blue
6811 · LRV 6

Gusto Gold reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 6), opening up a space where Honorable Blue encloses it.

Dignity Blue
Gusto Gold
Dignity Blue vs Gusto Gold
Dignity Blue
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Dignity Blue
6804 · LRV 6
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Gusto Gold reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 6), opening up a space where Dignity Blue encloses it.

Blue Chip
Gusto Gold
Blue Chip vs Gusto Gold
Blue Chip
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Blue Chip
6959 · LRV 13
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Gusto Gold reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 13), opening up a space where Blue Chip encloses it.

Gusto Gold
Hyper Blue
Gusto Gold vs Hyper Blue
Gusto Gold
Hyper Blue
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Hyper Blue
6965 · LRV 10

Gusto Gold reflects far more light (LRV 50 vs 10), opening up a space where Hyper Blue encloses it.

Blueblood
Gusto Gold
Blueblood vs Gusto Gold
Blueblood
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Blueblood
6966 · LRV 7
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

At LRV 50 vs 7, Gusto Gold is decisively the brighter choice.

Lighter Colors

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs June Day
Gusto Gold
June Day
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
June Day
6682 · LRV 63

June Day reflects far more light (LRV 63 vs 50), opening up a space where Gusto Gold encloses it.

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Rayo de Sol
Gusto Gold
Rayo de Sol
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Rayo de Sol
9020 · LRV 60

A 10-point LRV gap (60 vs 50) makes Rayo de Sol the marginally brighter of the two.

Gusto Gold
Osage Orange
Gusto Gold vs Osage Orange
Gusto Gold
Osage Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Osage Orange
6890 · LRV 45

A 5-point LRV gap (50 vs 45) makes Gusto Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Stirring Orange
Gusto Gold
Stirring Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Stirring Orange
6889 · LRV 51

With LRVs of 51 and 50, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Sunny Side Up
Gusto Gold
Sunny Side Up
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Sunny Side Up
9665 · LRV 65

Sunny Side Up reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 50), opening up a space where Gusto Gold encloses it.

Darker Colors

Gusto Gold
Gusto Gold vs Laughing Orange
Gusto Gold
Laughing Orange
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50
Sherwin-Williams
Laughing Orange
6895 · LRV 42

A 8-point LRV gap (50 vs 42) makes Gusto Gold the marginally brighter of the two.

Goldfinch
Gusto Gold
Goldfinch vs Gusto Gold
Goldfinch
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Goldfinch
6905 · LRV 55
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

A 5-point LRV gap (55 vs 50) makes Goldfinch the marginally brighter of the two.

Forceful Orange
Gusto Gold
Forceful Orange vs Gusto Gold
Forceful Orange
Gusto Gold
Sherwin-Williams
Forceful Orange
6894 · LRV 40
Sherwin-Williams
Gusto Gold
6904 · LRV 50

Gusto Gold reads slightly lighter (LRV 50 vs 40), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.

Color Codes

HEX#F8AC1D
RGB248, 172, 29
HSL39° 94% 54%
CMYK0 31 88 3
CIE LabL: 75.8 a: 17.6 b: 74.8
XYZX: 53.69 Y: 49.55 Z: 7.90
Strip131 pos. C1