Colonial Yellow 30 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #EFC488, LRV 60 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Pollen Grains from Behr (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #EFC488 · 30
Colonial Yellow
60%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
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Colonial Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Colonial Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsColonial Yellow
Nearly identical
BehrPollen Grains
Pollen Grains
Behr
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Golden Chime
Valspar
Nearly identical
Sunset in Italy
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Amber Waves
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Amberwave
PPG
Nearly identical
Arts & Crafts Gold
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Mocha
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Banana Shake
Kilz
Nearly identical
Grain .05
Colorhouse
Very similar
Yellow Ground
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Colonial Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Colonial Yellow
#EFC488
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#C0C86A
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Colonial Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Colonial Yellow Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Colonial Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Colonial Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Colonial Yellow have?
Colonial Yellow by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Colonial Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Colonial Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Colonial Yellow are Pollen Grains by Behr (a near-identical match), Sunset in Italy by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match), Piedra De Sol by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Colonial Yellow's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Colonial Yellow?
Colonial Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 59.6, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Colonial Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.