Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Bakelite Gold |
| SKU | SW 6368 |
| Hex | #D7995D |
| RGB | 215, 153, 93 |
| HSL | 30°, 60%, 60% |
| LRV | 38 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Orange |
About Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold
Bakelite Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 38, so it shifts visibly through the day — lighter and more open in morning light, deeper and moodier after dark. Its orange undertone is the part to watch: it gets picked up by whatever sits next to it, so test it against your trim, floor and the room's main light before committing. South-facing rooms will pull it lighter and warmer, while north light cools it down.
Bakelite Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Earthy oranges and terracottas warm up dining rooms and entries.
Closest matches by brand
12 brands within ΔE 5The closest matches per brand by ΔE2000, computed against each brand's full deck. Only colors within ΔE 5 (close enough to substitute on a wall) are shown — brands with no real match are left off. Tap any swatch for its full single-color spec; tap the brand title to browse all orange from that brand.
Behr
Benjamin Moore
Valspar
PPG / Glidden
Glidden
Dutch Boy
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams
Dunn-Edwards
Diamond Vogel
Hirshfield's
C2 Paint
Kompozit
Similar Sherwin-Williams colors
closest in the Sherwin-Williams deckThe nearest shades to Bakelite Gold within Sherwin-Williams's own range, ranked by perceptual color distance — useful when you want the same look a touch lighter, darker, or warmer.
Coordinated palette
Generated by hue-rotating #D7995D in HSL space. Pair Bakelite Gold with one accent and one neutral — the swatches below are starting points, not final picks.
Accessibility (WCAG contrast)
WCAG 2.1: AA = 4.5:1 normal text · AA Large = 3:1 large text · AAA = 7:1 normal text.
Sherwin-Williams Bakelite Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Bakelite Gold from a different paint counter? Below is the single closest color in each major US deck and how close it really is. Remember that any paint store can also custom-tint Sherwin-Williams SW 6368 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
At Behr, the closest color to Bakelite Gold is Saffron Strands (PPU6-02) — very close at ΔE 2.93, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Saffron Strands swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Benjamin Moore's nearest match is Grand Canyon (118), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.86). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 40 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Grand Canyon swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Valspar's nearest match is Sassy Sassafras (8002-17E), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.92). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Sassy Sassafras swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
PPG / Glidden has no exact twin of Bakelite Gold. The nearest is Wright Sun Tan (FLLW570) at ΔE 3.79 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Wright Sun Tan swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Glidden has no exact twin of Bakelite Gold. The nearest is Pumpkin Patch (70YR 30/651) at ΔE 4.23 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It runs noticeably darker (LRV 30 vs 38). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Pumpkin Patch swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Dutch Boy's nearest match is Golden Meadow (213-5DB), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 38 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Golden Meadow swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams's nearest match is Honeycomb (HGSW 2133), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.15). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Honeycomb swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Dunn-Edwards's nearest match is Apple Cider (DE5270), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.11). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Apple Cider swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Diamond Vogel's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.74). It sits at the same lightness (LRV 37 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Hirshfield's's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 35 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Bakelite Gold is Live Wire (C2-574) — very close at ΔE 2.26, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Live Wire swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Bakelite Gold
Kompozit's nearest match is Impulse (0989), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.85). It runs slightly darker (LRV 36 vs 38) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Bakelite Gold without repainting risk. See the full Impulse swatch →