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Sherwin Williams Naples Yellow SW9021

Naples Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW9021

About Naples Yellow by Sherwin Williams

Naples Yellow SW9021 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 69% and hue near 41° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 69.2%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #f6d58f

RGB: 246, 213, 143

Hue41°

Saturation85%

Lightness76%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Naples Yellow from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Naples Yellow looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Naples Yellow SW9021 a warm or cool color?
Naples Yellow by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Naples Yellow?
Naples Yellow sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 41°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Naples Yellow?
Brightness is about 69%. Saturation is around 85%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 76%. Hue is close to 41°. The hex value is #f6d58f. The RGB value is 246, 213, 143.
Is Naples Yellow better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Naples Yellow has brightness around 69%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Naples Yellow?
You can match Naples Yellow with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Naples Yellow work best in a home?
Naples Yellow works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Naples Yellow compare to a pure white paint?
Naples Yellow is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Naples Yellow in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Naples Yellow in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Naples Yellow. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Naples Yellow. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.