Gallant Gold vs Nankeen paint color comparison

Gallant Gold vs Nankeen

Gallant GoldSherwin-WilliamsvsNankeenSherwin-WilliamsΔE 6.6 — Noticeable difference

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 24 vs 21, Nankeen will read as the brighter of the two — a 3-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 6.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Gallant Gold
Sherwin-Williams · 6391
LRV21.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6391
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Nankeen
Sherwin-Williams · 6397
LRV24.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6397
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Gallant Gold vs Nankeen Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gallant Gold on one side and Nankeen on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.