Golden Gate vs Ligonier Tan paint color comparison

Golden Gate vs Ligonier Tan

Golden Gate and Ligonier Tan come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Both sit in the beige family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 46 vs 47 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. ΔE 8.5 means they're clearly different, but not dramatically so — they'd pair well in the same room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Golden Gate
Sherwin-Williams · 7679
LRV46.2
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7679
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Ligonier Tan
Sherwin-Williams · 7717
LRV47.3
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number7717
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Golden Gate vs Ligonier Tan Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Golden Gate on one side and Ligonier Tan 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.