New Colonial Yellow vs Roycroft Vellum
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. New Colonial Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Roycroft Vellum reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Roycroft Vellum (LRV 70) reflects noticeably more light than New Colonial Yellow (LRV 46), a difference of 24 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 21.7, 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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New Colonial Yellow vs Roycroft Vellum Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Colonial Yellow on one side and Roycroft Vellum 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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