Approaching Autumn vs New Colonial Yellow
Approaching Autumn (Benjamin Moore) and New Colonial Yellow (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Approaching Autumn belongs to the beige family and New Colonial Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 46 vs 46 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Approaching Autumn leans red, New Colonial Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 2.7 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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Approaching Autumn vs New Colonial Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Approaching Autumn 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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