New Colonial Yellow vs Stonebriar

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, New Colonial Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Stonebriar to the beige family. New Colonial Yellow (LRV 46) reflects noticeably more light than Stonebriar (LRV 43), a difference of 3 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 5.2 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.