Intricate Ivory vs New Colonial Yellow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Intricate Ivory reads as beige, while New Colonial Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Intricate Ivory (LRV 74) reflects noticeably more light than New Colonial Yellow (LRV 46), a difference of 28 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 25.1, 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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Intricate Ivory vs New Colonial Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Intricate Ivory 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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