Glad Yellow
Glad Yellow is a Yellow 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. The manufacturer's description below offers one reading; the room imagery leaves space for your own.
Hex
#F5E1ACLRV
76.47
Glad Yellow's Color Strip
Glad Yellow is the first shade on this 7-color strip, the lightest in this coordinated family. As part of strip 137, these colors are curated to work together — helpful when you're deciding how light or deep to go.
Glad Yellow in Rooms
Follow Glad Yellow from one space to another and watch how light, scale and surrounding materials reshape its character. 6 sourced room photos offer a closer look at the color in lived-in settings.
1 Bedroom Photo
1 bedroom image place Glad Yellow (6694) in a room designed around rest, softness and retreat. Its LRV of 76.5 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
Bedroom walls in Glad Yellow brighten the space with cheerful energy.
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3 House Photos
Against roofing, masonry, timber, planting and trim, Glad Yellow (6694) may feel quieter, sharper or more atmospheric than the digital swatch alone. Its LRV of 76.5 gives it a light-reflective character, though shadows and neighboring finishes can still draw out surprising depth.
House exterior painted Glad Yellow makes a bold, welcoming statement.
@bendillerart
Siding in Glad Yellow provides vibrant curb appeal and personality.
@bendillerart
Front facade in Glad Yellow radiates optimism and architectural charm.
@bendillerart
2 Misc Photos
Glad Yellow (6694) can change noticeably under the varied light of hallways, corners and transitional rooms. Sample it beside the finishes that will remain in the room.
Wall surfaces in Glad Yellow deliver warm, uplifting brightness.
@bluesprucepaintingcompany
Painted walls in Glad Yellow infuse rooms with golden sunshine.
@bluesprucepaintingcompany
Coordinating Colors
A 4-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Lily the marginally brighter of the two.
A 9-point LRV gap (86 vs 76) makes Extra White the marginally brighter of the two.
Glad Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 58), opening up a space where Sleepy Blue encloses it.
Trim Color
A 4-point LRV gap (81 vs 76) makes Lily the marginally brighter of the two.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 76 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 79 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 74), so neither reads brighter in a room.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 75), so neither reads brighter in a room.
With LRVs of 76 and 74, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 79 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Complementary Colors
Glad Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 61), opening up a space where Bewitching Blue encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 22, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 5, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 6, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Glad Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 76 vs 6), opening up a space where Commodore encloses it.
At LRV 76 vs 45, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV NaN vs NaN, Liberty Blue is decisively the brighter choice.
Lighter Colors
Dollop Of Cream reads slightly lighter (LRV 84 vs 76), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
With LRVs of 78 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 76 and 75, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
A 8-point LRV gap (85 vs 76) makes Corona the marginally brighter of the two.
With LRVs of 79 and 76, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Darker Colors
A 11-point LRV gap (76 vs 65) makes Glad Yellow the marginally brighter of the two.
Their light reflectance is nearly identical (LRV 76 vs 76), so neither reads brighter in a room.
At LRV 76 vs 58, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 58, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 76 vs 64, Glad Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
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Manufacturer description
This bright, cheerful yellow radiates pure optimism with its warm golden undertones, instantly transforming any space into a sun-filled sanctuary of joy. Perfect for kitchens, children's rooms, or any area craving an uplifting burst of energy and warmth.