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Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow

SW 6900 · #F5E1A6 · LRV 76

Compare with other brands: HGTV Home Optimistic Yellow is a 100% match

Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is a light yellow from 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 HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow (100% match).

Compare Optimistic Yellow with other brands

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LRV

76 · Light

Temperature

Warm

Code

SW 6900

HEX

#F5E1A6

RGB

245, 225, 166

HSL

45°, 80%, 81%

Family

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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?

HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Optimistic Yellow (HGSW6900), 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 (SW 6900) is #F5E1A6, RGB 245, 225, 166. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.