Ancestral Gold

Ancestral Gold by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.

Ancestral Gold sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 43°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.

Brightness is about 62%. Saturation is around 45%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 43°. The hex value is #ddcda6. The RGB value is 221, 205, 166.

Ancestral Gold has brightness around 62%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.

You can match Ancestral Gold with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.

Ancestral Gold works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.

Ancestral Gold is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.