Funky Yellow
We've categorized Funky Yellow as a versatile and reflective Yellow because of its unique LRV profile. We have documented it across our network because it can provide a clean, timeless feel that works across various lighting conditions so effectively. Explore our collection of 10 room photos to see how it looks alongside coordinating accent choices.
Hex
#EDD26F
LRV
65.33
Funky Yellow's Color Strip
Funky Yellow is the fifth shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Fun Yellow and Eye Catching. The strip spans from Pineapple Cream at the lightest end to Citronella at the deepest. Color strip 138 groups these shades together so you can see how each reads next to its neighbors.
Funky Yellow in Real Rooms
Funky Yellow has a high LRV of 65.33 — 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, home office, bathroom, bedroom, dining room, living room, kitchen, house, patio and mudroom.
1 Front Door Photo
There's a psychological sense of "arrival" when you step up to a door painted in Funky Yellow. It feels solid, grounded, and permanent, giving both residents and guests a sense of stability as they cross the threshold.
scandinavian front door featuring Funky Yellow by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Home Office Photo
A home office in Funky Yellow strikes the perfect balance between focused and inviting. The color grounds the room without feeling corporate, and its depth gives the space a sense of purpose. Pair with dark wood furniture to make long working hours feel more comfortable.
Sherwin-Williams Funky Yellow in a moody home office
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1 Bathroom Photo
Bathrooms test color in specific ways — task lighting, tile grout, and chrome or brass fixtures all compete for attention. Funky Yellow holds its own against all of it, and tends to photograph even better than it reads in person.
Funky Yellow — japandi bathroom
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1 Bedroom Photo
A bedroom finished in Funky Yellow rewards the time you spend in it. The color is deep enough to feel intentional and luxurious, but not so saturated that it becomes visually tiring over time — it strikes the perfect balance for a space meant for both deep sleep and the slow, reflective hours before it.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Funky Yellow
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1 Dining Room Photo
In a formal dining room, Funky Yellow provides a sophisticated backdrop for artwork and large-scale mirrors. The color's depth helps to "absorb" the room's edges, making the flickering light of candles and the sparkle of glassware the stars of the show.
Funky Yellow paint in a traditional dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
When applied to living room walls, Funky Yellow creates a sense of "visual quiet." It eliminates the erratic shadows found in busier spaces, instead providing a steady, rhythmic tone that ties together disparate furniture styles. It's the common thread that makes a room full of heirlooms and modern pieces feel like a cohesive collection.
A scandinavian living room painted in Funky Yellow
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1 Kitchen Photo
Funky Yellow is particularly effective in kitchens with a lot of natural light. It tempers the glare from sun hitting polished surfaces, providing a matte-like visual anchor that keeps the room feeling grounded even during the brightest parts of the day.
Funky Yellow — vintage kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Funky Yellow acts as a restorative force. It brings out the dignity of the original craftsmanship while making the structure feel relevant to the 21st century. It's a "new classic" in every sense.
Funky Yellow color — traditional house inspiration
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1 Patio Photo
The way Funky Yellow interacts with fire—whether from a fire pit or outdoor torches—is magical. It catches the orange glow and creates a warm, flickering atmosphere that is perfect for late-night outdoor entertaining.
contemporary patio featuring Funky Yellow by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
The depth of Funky Yellow is a secret weapon against the "dirty" look that many light-colored mudrooms eventually suffer from. It retains its freshness and intentionality even when it's not perfectly clean, which is essential for an active family.
Funky Yellow paint in a neutral mudroom
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Coordinating Colors
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 65), opening up a space where Funky Yellow encloses it.
Westhighland White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 65), opening up a space where Funky Yellow encloses it.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 66 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Trim Color
Pure White reflects far more light (LRV 84 vs 65), opening up a space where Funky Yellow encloses it.
Similar Colors
A 6-point LRV gap (71 vs 65) makes Daffodil the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 65 vs 65), so neither reads brighter in a room.
A 9-point LRV gap (65 vs 56) makes Funky Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 65 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 6-point LRV gap (72 vs 65) makes Lemon Twist the marginally brighter of the two.
A 5-point LRV gap (70 vs 65) makes Honey Bees the marginally brighter of the two.
Midday reads slightly lighter (LRV 70 vs 65), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
A 10-point LRV gap (65 vs 56) makes Funky Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 65 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Funky Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Complementary Colors
Funky Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 22), opening up a space where Dazzle encloses it.
Funky Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 65 vs 6), opening up a space where Indigo encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 6, Funky Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Liberty Blue reflects far more light (LRV NaN vs NaN), opening up a space where Funky Yellow encloses it.
At LRV 65 vs 8, Funky Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 65 vs 6, Funky Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
At LRV 78 vs 65, Full Moon is decisively the brighter choice.
With LRVs of 68 and 65, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
At LRV 79 vs 65, Lemon Chiffon is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 80 vs 65, Icy Lemonade is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (76 vs 65) makes Lantern Light the marginally brighter of the two.
Darker Colors
Funky Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Funky Yellow reads slightly lighter (LRV 65 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.