# Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-yellow-sw-0030](https://plan-home.com/color/colonial-yellow-sw-0030)

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.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Colonial Yellow
- **Color code:** SW 0030
- **HEX:** #efc488
- **RGB:** 239, 196, 136
- **LRV:** 59.38%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** red
- **Collections:** Historic Interior Color Wall, Colonial Revival (1870s-1900s)

## Color codes
- **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

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bee's Wax](https://plan-home.com/color/bees-wax-sw-7682)
- [Benjamin Moore Amber Waves](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-amber-waves-2159-40)
- [Behr Beacon Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-beacon-yellow)
- [Sherwin Williams Bellini Fizz](https://plan-home.com/color/bellini-fizz-sw-9008)
- [Sherwin Williams Harvester](https://plan-home.com/color/harvester-sw-6373)
- [Benjamin Moore Peach Crisp](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-peach-crisp-159)
- [Behr Garbanzo Paste](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-garbanzo-paste)
- [Benjamin Moore Orange Ice](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-orange-ice-166)
- [Behr Lunch Box](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lunch-box)
- [Behr Jackfruit](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-jackfruit)
- [Sherwin Williams Afterglow](https://plan-home.com/color/afterglow-sw-6667)
- [Sherwin Williams White Raisin](https://plan-home.com/color/white-raisin-sw-7685)
- [Sherwin Williams Hubbard Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/hubbard-squash-sw-0044)
- [Behr Charismatic](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-charismatic)
- [Benjamin Moore York Harbor Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-york-harbor-yellow-2154-40)
- [Sherwin Williams Ambitious Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/ambitious-amber-sw-6366)
- [Sherwin Williams Delicious Melon](https://plan-home.com/color/delicious-melon-sw-6653)
- [Sherwin Williams Humble Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/humble-gold-sw-6380)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Conch Shell](https://plan-home.com/color/conch-shell-sw-7115)
- [Sherwin Williams Cachet Cream](https://plan-home.com/color/cachet-cream-sw-6365)
- [Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/peace-yellow-sw-2857)
- [Sherwin Williams Humble Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/humble-gold-sw-6380)
- [Sherwin Williams Melon Tint](https://plan-home.com/color/melon-tint-sw-7117)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Sunflower](https://plan-home.com/color/sunflower-sw-6678)
- [Sherwin Williams Classical Gold](https://plan-home.com/color/classical-gold-sw-2831)
- [Sherwin Williams Summer Day](https://plan-home.com/color/summer-day-sw-6662)
- [Sherwin Williams Yarrow](https://plan-home.com/color/yarrow-sw-6669)
- [Sherwin Williams Olden Amber](https://plan-home.com/color/olden-amber-sw-9013)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Vast Sky](https://plan-home.com/color/vast-sky-sw-6506)
- [Sherwin Williams Marea Baja](https://plan-home.com/color/marea-baja-sw-9185)
- [Sherwin Williams Turkish Tile](https://plan-home.com/color/turkish-tile-sw-7610)
- [Sherwin Williams Endless Sea](https://plan-home.com/color/endless-sea-sw-9150)
- [Sherwin Williams Celestial](https://plan-home.com/color/celestial-sw-6808)
- [Sherwin Williams Sapphire](https://plan-home.com/color/sapphire-sw-6963)
- [Sherwin Williams Dress Blues](https://plan-home.com/color/dress-blues-sw-9176)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.