Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) Paint Color

Color Name
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
Hex Color Code
#F8AC1D
RGB Color Code
RGB(248, 172, 29)
CMYK Values*
0.0%, 30.6%, 88.3%, 2.7%
Color Family (Hue)
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About Gusto Gold (SW 6904) color - its meaning and example

What color is Gusto Gold (SW 6904)?

Gusto Gold (SW 6904) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Gusto Gold (SW 6904) is #F8AC1D, and the RGB color code is RGB(248, 172, 29).

In the RGB color model, Gusto Gold (SW 6904) has a red value of 248, a green value of 172, and a blue value of 29. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 30.6% magenta, 88.3% yellow, and 2.7% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 39.2° (degrees), 94.0 % saturation, and 54.3 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Gusto Gold (SW 6904) has a hue of 39.2° (degrees), 88.3 % saturation and 97.3 % brightness/value.

Gusto Gold (SW 6904) is cool or warm?

The color Gusto Gold (SW 6904) is a warm color.

What is the LRV of Gusto Gold (SW 6904)? (For interior and product design)

Gusto Gold (SW 6904) has an LRV of nearly 49.6. By LRV value, it is a medium light color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.

Dark Color
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
LRV 49.6
Light Color

Compare LRV 49.6 of Gusto Gold (SW 6904) with dark and light color

LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 49.6 puts Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) paint color in the medium category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.

Color Codes - Color Space Conversions

Gusto Gold (SW 6904) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB

HEX #F8AC1D
Hex triplet
#F8AC1D
Red
F8
Green
AC
Blue
1D
RGBA / RGB rgb(248, 172, 29)
Red
248 (97.3%)
Green
172 (67.5%)
Blue
29 (11.4%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)
CMYK
Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
30.65%
Yellow
88.31%
Key
2.75%
HSL hsl(39.18deg, 94.0 %, 54.3 %)
Hue
39.18°
Saturation
93.99 %
Lightness
54.31 %
HSV / HSB
Hue
39.18°
Saturation
88.31 %
Brightness / Value
97.25 %
RYB ryb(76, 154, 9)
Red
76 (30.0%)
Yellow
154 (60.6%)
Blue
9 (3.4%)
HWB
Hue
39.18°
Whiteness
11.37 %
Blackness
2.75 %
CMY
Cyan
2.75%
Magenta
32.55%
Yellow
88.63%
XYZ
X
53.69
Y
49.55
Z
7.9
YXY
Y1
49.55
X
0.48
Y2
0.45
CIE-Lab
L
75.79
A
17.65
B
74.86
CIE-Lch
L
75.79
C
76.91
H
76.73
CIE-Luv
L
75.79
U
62.9
V
73.99
Hunter-Lab
L
70.39
A
12.95
B
42.62
Other
LRV
~ 49.6 %
Munsell Color System
0.1Y 7.4/12

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What is Delta E (ΔE)?

Delta E is the standard measure of how different two colors look to the human eye, rather than how far apart their hex codes happen to be. It runs from 0, an exact match, to 100, the largest possible difference — so the lower the Delta E, the closer the match. The match percentage shown on each color below is simply 100% minus its ΔE.

ΔE 0
Identical – an exact match
ΔE under 1
Not perceptible; the eye cannot separate them
ΔE 1 – 2
Perceptible only on close, side-by-side inspection
ΔE 2 – 10
Perceptible at a glance
ΔE over 10
Reads as a different color altogether

Named colors similar to Gusto Gold (SW 6904) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the named colors closest to Gusto Gold (SW 6904) (Paint - Sherwin Williams), closest match first. Each card shows how much of the color the human eye sees as the same, measured as Delta E (ΔE).

#F5A400 Color School Bus Yellow
97.87% match | ΔE 2.13
#FFAA1D Color Bright Yellow
97.74% match | ΔE 2.26
#FFA700 Color Chrome Yellow
97.35% match | ΔE 2.65
#EAA221 Color Marigold
96.87% match | ΔE 3.13

Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


British Standard 4800

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RAL Classic

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Pantone PMS

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#FFAD00 Color PANTONE 2010 C
98.50% match | ΔE 1.50
#F2A900 Color PANTONE 130 C
98.34% match | ΔE 1.66
#F3AF22 Color PANTONE 4008 C
97.99% match | ΔE 2.01
#FFB500 Color PANTONE 7549 C
96.87% match | ΔE 3.13

Pantone TCX

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RAL Design

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Paint similar to Gusto Gold (SW 6904) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)

These are the real paint colors closest to Gusto Gold (SW 6904) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) from major brands, ranked by Delta E (ΔE) match. A paint above 98% will be hard to tell apart from Gusto Gold (SW 6904) once it is on a wall.


Sherwin Williams

Gusto Gold (SW 6904) similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Gusto Gold (SW 6904) to Sherwin Williams

#F8AC1D Color Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
Paint - Sherwin Williams
100.00% match | ΔE 0.00

Behr

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Benjamin Moore

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Dunn-Edwards

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Valspar

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PPG Paints

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Farrow & Ball

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#E1B06E Color Orangery (70)
90.35% match | ΔE 9.65
#E8C266 Color Babouche (223)
89.75% match | ΔE 10.25
#E0BE6E Color Corngold (9915)
88.75% match | ΔE 11.25

Color Combinations

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Complementary / Opposite Color

#F8AC1D
Gusto Gold (SW 6904)
#1D69F8
Bluetiful*

Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.

What is the contrasting color of Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) - #F8AC1D?

Color that best contrast with Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) - #F8AC1D is #1D69F8, color name is Bluetiful*. Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.

What color compliments Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) - #F8AC1D?

Complementary or Opposite color for Sherwin Williams Gusto Gold (SW 6904) - #F8AC1D is #1D69F8, color name is Bluetiful*.

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