Cork vs New Colonial Yellow
Cork (Behr) and New Colonial Yellow (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Cork reads as beige, while New Colonial Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 46 vs 46 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Cork leans red, New Colonial Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.6 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Cork vs New Colonial Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cork on one side and New Colonial Yellow on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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