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Sherwin-Williams Classical Yellow

SW 2865 · #F8D492 · LRV 69.1

Compare with other brands: Benjamin Moore Country Comfort is a 97% match

Classical Yellow (SW 2865) is a light yellow from Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 69.1 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Benjamin Moore Country Comfort (97% match).

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LRV

69.1 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 2865

HEX

#F8D492

RGB

248, 212, 146

HSL

39°, 88%, 77%

Family

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Classical Yellow FAQ

What is the LRV of Classical Yellow?

Classical Yellow has an 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.

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

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