New Colonial Yellow vs Waterloo
Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Hue-wise, New Colonial Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Waterloo to the blue family. At LRV 46 vs 13, New Colonial Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 33-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — New Colonial Yellow's warm character against Waterloo's cool — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.3, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. 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 Waterloo Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see New Colonial Yellow on one side and Waterloo 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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