Match Classical Gold

Sherwin-Williams Classical Gold is a mid-tone shade, warm in character with an LRV of 53. The matches below are the closest equivalents available across every brand on Pontata, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score. A ΔE under 3 is subtle; under 10 is noticeable but harmonious; above 25 means genuinely different colors.

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Sherwin-Williams
Classical Gold
2831#EBB875LRV 53Warm

Closest matches across every brand

One match per brand, ranked by ΔE — a perceptual color difference score calculated from Lab color space values. Lower is closer. Click any card to compare side by side in simulated rooms.

Soft Marigold
Classical Gold
Soft Marigold
Benjamin Moore
ΔE 1.6Subtle
Soft Marigold
160 · LRV 53

Nearly identical in tone

Classical Gold
Bold Butterscotch
PPG
ΔE 1.8Subtle
Bold Butterscotch
PPG12-08 · LRV 49

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

Sassy Yellow
Classical Gold
Sassy Yellow
Cloverdale Paint
ΔE 2.4Subtle
Sassy Yellow
0933 · LRV 59

Sassy Yellow reads slightly lighter

Classical Gold
Papaya
Sherwin-Williams
ΔE 2.7Subtle
Papaya
6661 · LRV 55

Nearly identical in tone

Classical Gold
Sunburst
Behr
ΔE 3.6Noticeable
Sunburst
PPU6-03 · LRV 51

Nearly identical in tone

Classical Gold
Emperor
Tikkurila
ΔE 6.1Noticeable
Emperor
K398 · LRV 43

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

Sudbury Yellow
Classical Gold
Sudbury Yellow
Farrow & Ball
ΔE 6.2Noticeable
Sudbury Yellow
51 · LRV 49

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

Honey Drizzle 2
Classical Gold
Honey Drizzle 2
Dulux
ΔE 6.4Noticeable
Honey Drizzle 2
10YY 45/419 · LRV 45

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

RAL 310-3
Classical Gold
RAL 310-3
RAL EffectEffect
ΔE 6.8Noticeable
RAL 310-3
RAL 310-3 · LRV 46

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

Sand yellow
Classical Gold
Sand yellow
RAL ClassicClassic
ΔE 8.1Noticeable
Sand yellow
RAL 1002 · LRV 45

Classical Gold reads slightly lighter

Sunlight
Classical Gold
Sunlight
Little Greene
ΔE 13.5Distinct
Sunlight
135 · LRV 58

Sunlight reads slightly lighter

Masala
Classical Gold
Masala
Jotun
ΔE 14.1Distinct
Masala
10428 · LRV 38

Classical Gold reads noticeably lighter

S 3030-Y30R
Classical Gold
S 3030-Y30R
NCS
ΔE 17.5Distinct
S 3030-Y30R
S 3030-Y30R · LRV 33

Classical Gold reads noticeably lighter

Cinnamon Foam
Classical Gold
Cinnamon Foam
Valspar
ΔE 21.3Distinct
Cinnamon Foam
V085-2 · LRV 65

Cinnamon Foam reads slightly lighter

Classical Gold Cross-Brand Color Matches