Classical Yellow
SW 2865 · Sherwin-Williams
YellowView Classical Yellow SW 2865 on the Sherwin-Williams site ↗Hex
#F8D492
LRV
69
Family
Yellow
SW 2865
Color profile
Light value
69 · Light
Undertone
Warm warm, golden lean
Family
Yellow
Availability
Interior & exterior
“At LRV 69, Classical Yellow is a light yellow that reflects most light. Classical Yellow carries a warm undertone. Sherwin-Williams files Classical Yellow under Yellow.”— Sherwin-Williams
Where it sits on the light scale
0 · Absolute black100 · Pure white
LRV 69 Light · reflects plenty of light and keeps a room open
Coordinating colors
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Tap any color to compareClassical Yellow vs Jonquil
69LRV68
#F8D492Hex#F7D391
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Naples Yellow
69LRV69
#F8D492Hex#F6D58F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Sun Salutation
69LRV66
#F8D492Hex#F5CF92
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Pollen Powder
69LRV68
#F8D492Hex#FBD187
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Solaria
69LRV70
#F8D492Hex#F5D68F
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Afterglow
69LRV65
#F8D492Hex#F6CD8E
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Midday
69LRV70
#F8D492Hex#F7D78A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Sunbeam Yellow
69LRV67
#F8D492Hex#F0D39D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs La Luna Amarilla
69LRV76
#F8D492Hex#FDDFA0
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Classical Yellow vs Solé
69LRV74
#F8D492Hex#F7DDA1
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Similar colors from other brands
Tap any color to compareClassical Yellow vs Danse du Soleil
69LRV67
#F8D492Hex#F9D795
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Danse du Soleil is near-identical · 2 points darker compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Evening Glow
69LRV69
#F8D492Hex#FDD792
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Evening Glow is very close match · warmer compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Maybe Maui
69LRV66
#F8D492Hex#F6D48D
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Maybe Maui is very close match · 3 points darker · warmer compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Honeywheat
69LRV67
#F8D492Hex#F6D797
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Honeywheat is very close match · 2 points darker · leans greener compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Marsh Marigold
69LRV74
#F8D492Hex#FFD89A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Marsh Marigold is very close match · 5 points lighter · cooler compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Eggnog
69LRV68
#F8D492Hex#F6D299
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Eggnog is very close match · cooler compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Yellow Ground
69LRV63
#F8D492Hex#EDCC8A
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Yellow Ground is very close match · 6 points darker compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Banana Mania
69LRV75
#F8D492Hex#FFD98C
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Banana Mania is very close match · 6 points lighter · warmer compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Cha-Cha-Cha
69LRV75
#F8D492Hex#FFDBA1
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Cha-Cha-Cha is very close match · 6 points lighter · cooler compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow vs Citron
69LRV64
#F8D492Hex#EDCE82
YellowFamilyYellow
warm, golden leanUndertonewarm, golden lean
Citron is close match · 5 points darker · warmer compared with Classical Yellow.
Classical Yellow, answered
What is the LRV of Classical Yellow?
Classical Yellow (SW 2865) by Sherwin-Williams has a Light Reflectance Value of 69, so it reflects most of the light that hits it. On the 0–100 scale that places it in the light range.
Is Classical Yellow a warm or cool color?
Classical Yellow has a warm undertone (warm, golden lean).
Can Classical Yellow be used outside?
Yes, Classical Yellow is rated for both interior and exterior use.
What is the closest match to Classical Yellow from another brand?
The closest cross-brand match to Classical Yellow is Danse du Soleil (CC-212) by Benjamin Moore, near-identical · 2 points darker.
Sherwin-Williams · SW 2865
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