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HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow
HGSW6900 · #F5E1A6 · LRV 76
Compare with other brands: Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow is a 100% matchOptimistic Yellow (HGSW6900) is a light yellow from HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams. Its LRV is about 76 (light): it reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight. The closest match in another brand is Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow (100% match).
Compare Optimistic Yellow with other brands
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LRV
76 · Light
Temperature
Warm
Code
HGSW6900
HEX
#F5E1A6
RGB
245, 225, 166
HSL
45°, 80%, 81%
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Optimistic Yellow FAQ
What is the LRV of Optimistic Yellow?
Optimistic Yellow has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 76 on a 0–100 scale, which is light. It reflects plenty of light and works in most rooms, including ones with limited daylight.
What is the closest match to Optimistic Yellow in other brands?
Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900), 100%; Benjamin Moore: Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4), 98%; PPG: Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4), 98%; Valspar: Dainty Daisy (V018-1), 98%; Dunn-Edwards: Honey Nectar (DET470), 97%; Farrow & Ball: Dayroom Yellow (No. 233), 97%; Glidden: Visionary (PPG1210-3), 96%; Behr: Lily Bulb (P320-3), 95%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Optimistic Yellow?
The HEX code of Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900) is #F5E1A6, RGB 245, 225, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.