Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow SW 2865

What are Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow undertones?

The undertone of Classical Yellow can be accurately described as a Red hue, as is apparent from the color space provided. By isolating the pure hue and eliminating any tints, tones, and shades, we were able to precisely determine its undertone. This approach has proven to be more accurate than traditional methods of defining undertones on a white background, which are now considered outdated.

Is Sherwin Williams Classical Yellow SW 2865 cool or warm?

warm

cool

With a hue of 39° thisYellowrefers warm paint shade according to HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) on the color wheel.

SW 2865 Classical Yellow HSL code: 39, 88%, 77%

• Warm colors are ideal for kitchens, living rooms or bathrooms
• Warmer hues make larger spaces feel more inviting
• Warm yellow shades bring a sunny and cheerful atmosphere to a space, making it feel lively and welcoming, perfect for kitchens, living rooms, and play areas.
• To prevent a space from feeling too monotonous, consider pairing warm light shades with richer tones like deep greens or browns, or adding textures through fabrics and furnishings. Avoid using them in rooms with limited natural light, as they may appear too dull or yellowish

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:

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

• SW 6646
  Orange Blast

  

• SW 6660
  Honey Blush

  

• SW 7686
  Hinoki

  

• SW 6681
  Butter Up

  

• SW 6888
  Pizazz Peach

  

Darker shades

SW 2865
Classical Yellow

• SW 6682
  June Day

  

• SW 6677
  Goldenrod

  

• SW 6683
  Bee

  

• SW 9020
  Rayo de Sol

  

• SW 6676
  Butterfield

  

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.

SW 2865
Classical Yellow

• SW 6801
  Regale Blue

  

• SW 6961
  Blue Beyond

  

• SW 2942
  Liberty Blue

  

• SW 6967
  Frank Blue

  

• SW 6811
  Honorable Blue

  

• SW 6804
  Dignity Blue

  

• SW 6959
  Blue Chip

  

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?

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