Colonial Yellow vs Overjoy
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Colonial Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Overjoy to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (60 vs 58), so they'll read as similarly Light in most lighting conditions. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 19.1, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Colonial Yellow vs Overjoy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Colonial Yellow on one side and Overjoy 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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