Yearling
Yearling is a Orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams, but its character reaches beyond a single label. Its warm classification can bring a gentle glow to the color, particularly beside natural wood and softer whites. Treat the digital swatch as an opening note, then watch a physical sample from morning light through evening lamps.
Hex
#AD896ALRV
27.75
Yearling's Color Strip
Yearling is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Browsing strip 289 alongside this color helps you gauge whether to go lighter, darker, or stay right here.
Coordinating Colors
At LRV 86 vs 28, Westhighland White is decisively the brighter choice.
Trim Color
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 28 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 28 and 27, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 25), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 30 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 3-point LRV gap (31 vs 28) makes Craftsman Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Yearling reads slightly lighter (LRV 28 vs 24), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Glass Bead reflects far more light (LRV 77 vs 28), opening up a space where Yearling encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 29 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 28 vs 6, Yearling is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 11, Yearling is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 28 vs 7, Yearling is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
With LRVs of 30 and 28, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 4-point LRV gap (32 vs 28) makes Dormer Brown the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 28 vs 28), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 5-point LRV gap (33 vs 28) makes Song Thrush the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
At LRV 28 vs 16, Yearling is decisively the brighter choice.
Yearling reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 11), opening up a space where Coconut Husk encloses it.
With LRVs of 28 and 25, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Yearling reflects far more light (LRV 28 vs 12), opening up a space where Burnished Brandy encloses it.
Color Codes
Manufacturer description
This muted, earthy orange carries the warmth of terracotta and dried apricots, evoking a harvest season comfort without overwhelming the senses. Perfect for creating an inviting, grounded atmosphere in dining rooms or studies, it pairs beautifully with warm wood tones and cream-colored accents.
Attributed to Sherwin-Williams catalog data.