New Colonial Yellow vs Rustic Adobe
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. New Colonial Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Rustic Adobe reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. New Colonial Yellow (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Rustic Adobe (LRV 38), a difference of 8 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. The ΔE 8.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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 Rustic Adobe Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Colonial Yellow on one side and Rustic Adobe 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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