ColorplanGold Crest
SW 6670 · Sherwin-Williams
LRV 39 · mid-tone
0 black100 white
Sherwin-Williams Gold Crest (SW 6670) is a deep yellow with a warm peach undertone and an LRV of 39. Closest matches: Benjamin Moore Golden Vista (308). For trim, try Intimate White (SW 6322).
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Suggested trim and ceiling are Sherwin-Williams whites that share this color's undertone.
Color Details
| Family | Yellow |
| LRV | 38.8 (mid-tone; 0 = black, 100 = pure white) |
| HEX | #DF9938 |
| RGB | 223, 153, 56 |
| HSL | 35°, 72%, 55% |
About Gold Crest
Gold Crest (SW 6670) is a deep, bold yellow from Sherwin-Williams that leans peach. With an LRV of 39, Gold Crest absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gold Crest's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward. It's a good fit for kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. Next to Whole Wheat (SW 6121), it's darker and warmer.
How Gold Crest changes with the light
Gold Crest has a strong warm undertone that balances cool north light well. In strong south or west sun it can look more golden, so check a sample at midday and in the late afternoon.
North-facing rooms
Gold Crest's warmth balances the cool north light, which is why warmer colors are the safe pick for north rooms.
East-facing rooms
Gold Crest will look warmer and brighter in the morning and cooler and grayer by afternoon; check a sample at both times.
South-facing rooms
In strong south light Gold Crest can turn noticeably more yellow or orange; test a sample at midday.
West-facing rooms
Gold Crest will glow warmer in the late afternoon, so check it at sunset if you want to avoid a strong yellow cast.
See Gold Crest in real homes
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Gold Crest equivalents in other brands
The closest color from each brand. ΔE (“delta E”) scores how different two colors look: under 2.5 is very hard to tell apart on a wall, over 5 is clearly different.
Benjamin Moore
Very close · ΔE 2.2
Also close: Gold Mine (ΔE 2.3)
Compare side by side →Farrow & Ball
Closest available · ΔE 7.7
Also close: Orangery (ΔE 7.9)
Compare side by side →Behr
Closest available · ΔE 14.4
Also close: Lemon Sorbet (ΔE 14.9)
Compare side by side →Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
Gold Crest questions
What undertone does Gold Crest have?
Gold Crest has a warm peach undertone, so it reads as a warm color. In north-facing rooms the cool daylight tones down Gold Crest's warmth, so it can read a little grayer; south- and west-facing light brings the warmth forward.
Is Gold Crest a light or dark color?
Gold Crest has a light reflectance value (LRV) of 38.8 on a scale where 0 is black and 100 is pure white, which makes it a deep color. With an LRV of 39, Gold Crest absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
What is the closest match to Gold Crest in other paint brands?
Benjamin Moore: Golden Vista 308 (very close, ΔE 2.2); Farrow & Ball: India Yellow No.66 (closest available, ΔE 7.7); Behr: Honey Tea MQ2-18 (closest available, ΔE 14.4). Matches are calculated with the CIEDE2000 color difference formula; always check a physical sample before buying.
What trim and ceiling color goes with Gold Crest?
Try Intimate White (SW 6322) on trim and White Flour (SW 7102) on the ceiling. Both are Sherwin-Williams whites that share Gold Crest's undertone.
Where does Gold Crest work best?
Gold Crest works well in kitchens, breakfast nooks, sunrooms and entryways. With an LRV of 39, Gold Crest absorbs more light than it reflects, so it works best in rooms with good natural light or where you want a cozier feel.
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