Sherwin-Williams • 0030

Colonial Yellow

Name: Sherwin-Williams Colonial Yellow 0030
Brand: Sherwin-Williams

We've categorized Colonial Yellow as a versatile and reflective Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 16 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.

Hex

#EFC488

LRV

59.61

Light Reflectance Value

59.61

light

Temperaturewarm

SaturationMidtone

Colonial Yellow in Real Rooms

Colonial Yellow has a high LRV of 59.61 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's warm-toned and , picking up richness from natural light and sitting comfortably alongside wood tones and warm neutrals. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a kitchen cabinets, house, front door, misc, kitchen and living room.

3 Kitchen Cabinets Photos

Cabinet color commits in a way wall color doesn't — it reads from every angle and dominates the room's material palette. Colonial Yellow earns that commitment. It pairs with hardware in brass, matte black, or unlacquered bronze without fighting any of them.

SW Colonial Yellow kitchen cabinets color

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SW Colonial Yellow kitchen cabinets

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Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow kitchen cabinets color

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5 House Photos

Colonial Yellow on an exterior reads differently at different scales: approachable up close, commanding from the street. It works especially well on houses with good trim detail, where the contrast between wall and trim can do real visual work.

SW Colonial Yellow house exterior paint review

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SW 0030 house exterior paint review

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SW Colonial Yellow house exterior paint

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SW Colonial Yellow house exterior color

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SW Colonial Yellow exterior paint review

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2 Front Door Photos

Choosing Colonial Yellow for your entry is an exercise in restraint and elegance. It suggests a home that is well-cared for and curated, setting a high bar for the interior design before the door is even opened.

SW 0030 front door paint

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SW Colonial Yellow front door color

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4 Misc Photos

In laundry rooms, Colonial Yellow adds a surprising level of "design" to a space that is often forgotten. It proves that even the most utilitarian rooms deserve a color that feels considered, intentional, and calming.

Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow hallway interior

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Sherwin Williams Colonial Yellow hallway

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SW 0030 dining room paint

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SW Colonial Yellow dining room color

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1 Kitchen Photo

Colonial Yellow is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.

SW Colonial Yellow kitchen color

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1 Living Room Photo

Colonial Yellow provides a subtle architectural "lift" to a living room, especially those with high ceilings or intricate crown molding. The way shadows settle into the corners with this particular shade adds a layer of history and gravity to the space, making even a new build feel like it has stories to tell.