Gold Buff vs Colonial Yellow
Where Gold Buff belongs to PPG's range, Colonial Yellow is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Gold Buff belongs to the beige family and Colonial Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Colonial Yellow (LRV 60) reflects noticeably more light than Gold Buff (LRV 56), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 3.6 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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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Gold Buff vs Colonial Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gold Buff on one side and 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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