New Colonial Yellow vs Smoky Blue
New Colonial Yellow and Smoky Blue come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. New Colonial Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Smoky Blue reads as blue — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 32-point LRV gap — 46 for New Colonial Yellow vs 15 for Smoky Blue — means New Colonial Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where New Colonial Yellow leans warm, Smoky Blue reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 50.1 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. 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 Smoky Blue Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Colonial Yellow on one side and Smoky Blue 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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