Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow SW 0030
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- Sherwin Williams SW 0030 on kitchen cabinets (3 photos)
- Colonial Yellow for exterior (6 photos)
- Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow reviews (6 photos)
- What are Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow undertones?
- Is Colonial Yellow SW 0030 cool or warm?
- How light temperature affects on Colonial Yellow
- Monochromatic color scheme
- Complementary color scheme
- Color comparison and matching
- LRV of Colonial Yellow SW 0030
- Color codes
- Color equivalents
| Code: | SW 0030 |
| Name: | Colonial Yellow |
| Brand: | Sherwin Williams |
| Collections: | Historic Interior Color Wall, Colonial Revival (1870s-1900s) |
What color is Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow?
Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow SW 0030 is a light, sun-warmed yellow with a noticeable golden beige cast rather than a sharp lemon edge. Its soft orange undertone gives the color a gently aged, honeyed appearance, especially in afternoon light. In bright daylight, Colonial Yellow reads clearer and more cheerful, while lower or north-facing light can bring out its muted tan side. It suits kitchens, breakfast rooms, mudrooms, and covered porches, where its warmth can feel grounded instead of overly bright. Pair it with creamy off-whites, warm wood, aged brass, terracotta tile, or deep olive accents for a layered, natural-looking palette.
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LRV of Colonial Yellow
Colonial Yellow has an LRV of 59.38% 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 59.38%, 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 | #efc488 |
| RGB Decimal | 239, 196, 136 |
| RGB Percent | 93.73%, 76.86%, 53.33% |
| HSV | Hue: 35° Saturation: 43.1% Value: 93.73% |
| HSL | hsl(35, 76, 74) |
| CMYK | Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 17.99 Yellow: 43.1 Key: 6.27 |
| YIQ | Y: 202.017 I: 44.904 Q: -9.576 |
| XYZ | X: 59.782 Y: 59.611 Z: 31.643 |
| CIE Lab | L:81.626 a:7.594 b:35.846 |
| CIE Luv | L:81.626 u:31.987 v:45.802 |
| Decimal | 15713416 |
| Hunter Lab | 77.208, 3.097, 29.746 |
