New Colonial Yellow vs Restrained Gold
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, New Colonial Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Restrained Gold to the beige family. With LRVs of 46 and 46, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.6, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. 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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New Colonial Yellow vs Restrained Gold Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Colonial Yellow on one side and Restrained Gold 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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