Daffodil
We've categorized Daffodil as a bright and airy Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can maximize natural light while maintaining a clean, neutral backdrop so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#FAD97A
LRV
71.32
Daffodil's Color Strip
Daffodil is the seventh shade on this 7-color strip, the deepest shade in this coordinated family. Strip 269 makes it easy to compare shades side by side and find the right depth for your space.
Daffodil in Real Rooms
Daffodil has a high LRV of 71.32 — it reflects a lot of light and will read pale and airy in most spaces. It's neutral in temperature and , making it adaptable across different lighting conditions and room orientations. Grouped in the Yellow family, the photos below show it applied in a front door, dining room, bathroom, bedroom, home office, living room, house, kitchen, patio and mudroom.
1 Front Door Photo
In a world of boring front doors, Daffodil is a breath of fresh air. It's a sophisticated choice that works with almost any siding color, providing a much-needed focal point that guides guests naturally toward the entrance.
stylish front door featuring Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Dining Room Photo
For an "all-day" dining room, Daffodil is surprisingly adaptable. In the morning, it feels crisp and clean for breakfast; as the sun moves, it transitions into a moodier, more reflective space that is perfect for long, lingering dinners.
Daffodil paint in a contemporary dining room
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1 Bathroom Photo
Pairing Daffodil with natural stone like travertine or slate creates an earthy, elemental bathroom that feels connected to nature. It moves the design away from plastic-heavy modernism toward something much more timeless and tactile.
Daffodil — wabi-sabi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
Pairing Daffodil with tonal textures—like a silk rug or a bouclé chair—creates a layered, monochromatic look that is the height of sophistication for a bedroom. It proves that you don't need high-contrast colors to create a room that feels high-design and deeply personal.
A industrial bedroom painted in Daffodil
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1 Home Office Photo
In a multi-use room where an office corner is required, Daffodil can be used to "zone" the desk area. By painting just that section, you create a visual boundary that separates your professional life from your personal space.
Sherwin-Williams Daffodil in a scandinavian home office
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1 Living Room Photo
For open-concept living rooms, Daffodil is a powerful tool for definition. It has enough presence to signal where the living area begins without creating a harsh visual break from the rest of the house. It defines the "zone" of relaxation through color psychology and sophisticated depth.
A hollywood regency living room painted in Daffodil
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1 House Photo
On the exterior, Daffodil holds up across all lighting conditions — crisp in full sun, rich and dimensional on overcast days. It pairs especially well with white trim, black window frames, and natural stone, giving the home a timeless, curated presence.
Daffodil color — coastal house inspiration
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1 Kitchen Photo
Daffodil in a kitchen reads differently from how it might anywhere else — the hard surfaces, task lighting, and constant activity give it more to work against, and it holds up beautifully. It doesn't compete with the colors of food or the texture of countertops; instead, it frames them with a professional finish.
Daffodil — industrial kitchen
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1 Patio Photo
Daffodil on a patio surface or garden wall creates a visual anchor that ties together furniture, plantings, and architecture. It reads as intentional in a way that natural wood or stone alone rarely achieves, providing a polished "finished" look to the landscape.
aesthetic patio featuring Daffodil by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
In a mudroom, Daffodil provides a clean "reset" as you enter the home. It's a palette cleanser that helps you leave the stress of the outside world at the door, creating a transition zone that is both functional and beautiful.
Daffodil paint in a small mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
At LRV 84 vs 71, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
A 8-point LRV gap (79 vs 71) makes They call it Mellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Trim Color
At LRV 84 vs 71, Pure White is decisively the brighter choice.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 71 and 70, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (71 vs 65) makes Daffodil the marginally brighter of the two.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 7-point LRV gap (71 vs 64) makes Daffodil the marginally brighter of the two.
Sunny Veranda reads slightly lighter (LRV 76 vs 71), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 72 and 71, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Complementary Colors
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Liberty Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Daffodil reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 8), opening up a space where Frank Blue encloses it.
Daffodil reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 6), opening up a space where Honorable Blue encloses it.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Daffodil is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 71 vs 69), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 8-point LRV gap (79 vs 71) makes They call it Mellow the marginally brighter of the two.
A 4-point LRV gap (71 vs 68) makes Daffodil the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 67), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Daffodil reflects far more light (LRV 71 vs 50), opening up a space where Gusto Gold encloses it.
Daffodil reads slightly lighter (LRV 71 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
