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Sherwin Williams Peace Yellow SW2857

Peace Yellow

Sherwin Williams

SW2857

About Peace Yellow by Sherwin Williams

Peace Yellow SW2857 by Sherwin Williams is a mid warm shade with a simple, inviting feel. It shows brightness around 65% and hue near 37° for steady results across rooms. Adds comfort to living rooms, dining rooms, and bedrooms. Pairs nicely with soft whites, creams, and gentle grays.

Brightness: 65.3%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #eecf9e

RGB: 238, 207, 158

Hue37°

Saturation70%

Lightness78%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Peace 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 Peace Yellow looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Peace Yellow SW2857 a warm or cool color?
Peace 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 Peace Yellow?
Peace Yellow sits in the red or pink family. Its hue is about 37°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Peace Yellow?
Brightness is about 65%. Saturation is around 70%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 78%. Hue is close to 37°. The hex value is #eecf9e. The RGB value is 238, 207, 158.
Is Peace Yellow better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Peace Yellow has brightness around 65%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Peace Yellow?
You can match Peace 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 Peace Yellow work best in a home?
Peace 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 Peace Yellow compare to a pure white paint?
Peace 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 Peace 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 Peace 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 Peace Yellow. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

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