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Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow

SW 2865 · #F8D492 · LRV ~69.1

Closest tone in another brand: Benjamin Moore Country Comfort (~97% proximity)

Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 69.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest tone in another brand is Benjamin Moore Country Comfort (~97% proximity).

Closest tone to Classical Yellow in other brands

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LRV (estimated)

69.1 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2865

HEX

#F8D492

RGB

248, 212, 146

HSL

39°, 88%, 77%

Family

Yellows

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Classical Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Classical Yellow?

Classical Yellow has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 69.1 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 Classical Yellow in other brands?

Benjamin Moore: Country Comfort (305), ~97% proximity; Glidden: Evening Glow (PPG1205-5), ~96% proximity; PPG: Evening Glow (PPG1205-5), ~94% proximity; Behr: Marsh Marigold (P250-3), ~94% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Solaria (HGSW6688), ~94% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Burmese Tan (DE5332), ~93% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Yellow Ground (No. 218), ~93% proximity; Valspar: Lazy Sun (3006-6A), ~93% 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 Classical Yellow?

The HEX code of Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is #F8D492, RGB 248, 212, 146. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.