Autumnal vs New Colonial Yellow
Autumnal and New Colonial Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Autumnal belongs to the beige family and New Colonial Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 14-point LRV gap — 46 for New Colonial Yellow vs 33 for Autumnal — means New Colonial Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 14.8 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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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Autumnal vs New Colonial Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Autumnal 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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