New Colonial Yellow vs Upward

New Colonial Yellow and Upward come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, New Colonial Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Upward to the blue family. The 11-point LRV gap — 57 for Upward vs 46 for New Colonial Yellow — means Upward will open up a space more effectively. Where New Colonial Yellow leans warm, Upward reads cool — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 37.1 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.