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Sherwin-Williams Colonial Yellow

SW 0030 · #EFC488 · LRV 59.6

Compare with other brands: Valspar Goldfinch is a 97% match

Colonial Yellow (SW 0030) is a light orange from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 59.6 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Valspar Goldfinch (97% match).

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LRV

59.6 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 0030

HEX

#EFC488

RGB

239, 196, 136

HSL

35°, 76%, 74%

Family

Oranges

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Colonial Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Colonial Yellow?

Colonial Yellow has an 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.

What is the closest match to Colonial Yellow in other brands?

Valspar: Goldfinch (P014), 97%; PPG: Autumn Glow (PPG1106-3), 96%; Dunn-Edwards: Arts & Crafts Gold (DET477), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Amber Waves (2159-40), 94%; Behr: Garbanzo Paste (M290-4), 94%; Glidden: Gold Buff (PPG1208-4), 93%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Harvester (HGSW6373), 93%; Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground (No. 218), 91%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not 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.