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Sherwin-Williams Colonial Yellow
SW 0030 · #EFC488 · LRV ~59.6
Closest tone in another brand: Valspar Goldfinch (~97% proximity)Colonial Yellow (SW 0030) is a light orange from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 59.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Valspar Goldfinch (~97% proximity).
Closest tone to Colonial Yellow in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
59.6 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
SW 0030
HEX
#EFC488
RGB
239, 196, 136
HSL
35°, 76%, 74%
Family
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Colonial Yellow FAQ
What is the LRV of Colonial Yellow?
Colonial Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 59.6 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Colonial Yellow in other brands?
Valspar: Goldfinch (P014), ~97% proximity; PPG: Autumn Glow (PPG1106-3), ~96% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Arts & Crafts Gold (DET477), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Amber Waves (2159-40), ~94% proximity; Behr: Garbanzo Paste (M290-4), ~94% proximity; Glidden: Gold Buff (PPG1208-4), ~93% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Harvester (HGSW6373), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground (No. 218), ~91% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Colonial Yellow?
The HEX code of Colonial Yellow (SW 0030) is #EFC488, RGB 239, 196, 136. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.