Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow SW 2865
| Code: | SW 2865 |
| Name: | Classical Yellow |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Precious Baby, Colonial Revival (1870s-1900s), Historic Exterior Color Wall |
What color is Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow?
Sherwin Williams SW 2865 Classical Yellow exudes warmth and sophistication in any space. This rich hue pairs beautifully with tranquil blues like SW 6204 Sea Salt and earthy greens such as SW 7744 Zeus. When combined with creamy whites like SW 7008 Alabaster, Classical Yellow creates a timeless and inviting atmosphere. Incorporate accents in SW 7020 Black Fox for a modern touch that complements the elegance of Classical Yellow beautifully.
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What are Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow undertones?
Classical Yellow has a clear red undertone based on its position in the color space. We identify undertones by isolating the pure hue (separating it from lightness and saturation), which avoids distortions caused by tints, tones, and shades.
This method is generally more reliable than judging undertones on a white background.
HEX value:
#F8D492
RGB code:
248, 212, 146
Is Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow SW 2865 cool or warm?
warm
cool
At 39° on the HSL hue wheel, this Yellow sits firmly on the warm side.
SW 2865 Classical Yellow HSL code: 39, 88%, 77%
Hue - degree on a color wheel from 0 to 360. 0 is red, 120 is green, and 240 is blue.
Saturation is expressed as a percentage. At 0%, it appears as a shade of grey, and at 100%, it is in full color.
Lightness is also a percentage value. 0% is black, and 100% is white.
How light temperature affects Classical Yellow
Natural Lighting. During the day, natural light shifts from about 2000 K at sunrise/sunset to 5500–6500 K at noon.
In addition, natural‑light temperature depends on its direction:
| Direction of sunlight | Visible temp. | Hue | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| North | Cool | Bluish | All day |
| East | Warm | Yellow | Before noon |
| West | Warm | Orange‑red | After noon |
| South | Warm | Orange‑yellow | All day |
Artificial Lighting. When choosing bulbs, pay attention to their color‑temperature (Kelvins).
Use the slider to see how this Yellow shade looks under different lighting:
4000K
Coordinating colors.
Colors that go with Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow:
Monochromatic color scheme
This scheme consists of various shades, tints, and tones of a single color. While it offers a perfect combination of hues, without accent décor it may become monotonous.
Lighter shades
SW 2865
Classical Yellow
Darker shades
SW 2865
Classical Yellow
Complementary color scheme
This color scheme is a combination of two shades that are opposite each other on the color wheel. The high contrast between these colors creates a vibrant and dynamic visual effect. For the color Classical Yellow with a orange hue, complementary colors are those with a blue hue close to 219, such as Sherwin Williams Regale Blue and Blue Beyond.
LRV of Classical Yellow
Classical Yellow has an LRV of 68.94% and refers to Light colors that reflect most of the incident light. Why LRV is important?
Light Reflectance Value measures the amount of visible and usable light that reflects from a painted surface.
Simply put, the higher the LRV of a paint color, the brighter the room you will get.
The scale goes from 0% (absolute black, absorbing all light) to 100% (pure white, reflecting all light).
Act like a pro: When choosing paint with an LRV of 68.94%, pay attention to your bulbs' brightness. Light brightness is measured in lumens. The lower the paint's LRV, the higher lumen level you need. Every square foot of room needs at least 40 lumens. That means for a 200 ft2 living room you’ll need about 8000 lumens of light – e.g., eight 1000 lm bulbs.
Color codes
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| Format | Code | |
|---|---|---|
| HEX | #f8d492 |  |
| RGB Decimal | 248, 212, 146 | |
| RGB Percent | 97.25%, 83.14%, 57.25% | |
| HSV | Hue: 39° Saturation: 41.13% Value: 97.25% | |
| HSL | hsl(39, 88, 77) | |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 14.52 Yellow: 41.13 Key: 2.75 | |
| YIQ | Y: 215.24 I: 42.661 Q: -12.924 | |
| XYZ | X: 67.445 Y: 69.122 Z: 36.976 | |
| CIE Lab | L:86.564 a:3.883 b:37.301 | |
| CIE Luv | L:86.564 u:27.192 v:49.057 | |
| Decimal | 16307346 | |
| Hunter Lab | 83.14, -0.691, 31.829 | |
Sherwin Williams SW 2865 Classical Yellow
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