Color spec
| Brand | Sherwin-Williams |
| Name | Glitzy Gold |
| SKU | SW 6691 |
| Hex | #D6A02B |
| RGB | 214, 160, 43 |
| HSL | 41°, 68%, 50% |
| LRV | 39 |
| Undertone | warm red-orange tone |
| Family | Yellow |
About Sherwin-Williams Glitzy Gold
Glitzy Gold sits in the mid-range at LRV 39, 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.
Glitzy Gold is versatile enough for full rooms but has enough depth to anchor a space, so it suits living rooms, bedrooms and cabinetry alike. Yellows lift kitchens, hallways and kids' rooms with warmth.
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 yellow 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 Glitzy 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 #D6A02B in HSL space. Pair Glitzy 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 Glitzy Gold Equivalents at Other Brands
Matching Glitzy 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 6691 directly — these equivalents are for when you'd rather stay inside one brand's own deck.
Behr Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
Behr's nearest match is Plantain Chips (M290-6), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.77). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Plantain Chips swatch →
Benjamin Moore Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
Benjamin Moore has no exact twin of Glitzy Gold. The nearest is Golden Bounty (294) at ΔE 3.71 — close, but the difference shows next to trim and in side light. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 40 vs 39). Compare large swatches before substituting. See the full Golden Bounty swatch →
Valspar Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At Valspar, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Ripe Pear (P091) — very close at ΔE 3.02, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39.9 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Ripe Pear swatch →
PPG / Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
PPG / Glidden's nearest match is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.23). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Glidden Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
Glidden's nearest match is Curry Sauce (PPG1210-7), visually identical in normal room light (ΔE 1.05). It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone, so it substitutes for Glitzy Gold without repainting risk. See the full Curry Sauce swatch →
Dutch Boy Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
The closest Dutch Boy equivalent of Glitzy Gold is Apothecary Gold (218-6DB). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If Dutch Boy is your counter, order Apothecary Gold and you'll get the same color. See the full Apothecary Gold swatch →
HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
The closest HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams equivalent of Glitzy Gold is Gold Market (HGSW 1202). At ΔE 0 the two are indistinguishable on a wall — it carries the same warm red-orange undertone and sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39). If HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams is your counter, order Gold Market and you'll get the same color. See the full Gold Market swatch →
Dunn-Edwards Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At Dunn-Edwards, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Copper Cove (DE5320) — very close at ΔE 2.86, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly darker (LRV 37 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Copper Cove swatch →
Diamond Vogel Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At Diamond Vogel, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Lemon Bar (0865) — very close at ΔE 2.94, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 41 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Lemon Bar swatch →
Hirshfield's Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At Hirshfield's, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Sin City (0816) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sin City swatch →
C2 Paint Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At C2 Paint, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Torch (C2-618) — very close at ΔE 2.74, though not an exact twin. It runs slightly lighter (LRV 43 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Torch swatch →
Kompozit Equivalent of Glitzy Gold
At Kompozit, the closest color to Glitzy Gold is Sin City (0816) — very close at ΔE 2.39, though not an exact twin. It sits at the same lightness (LRV 39 vs 39) and carries a warm red-orange undertone; sample both side by side if the room gets strong natural light. See the full Sin City swatch →