Gleeful
We've categorized Gleeful as a versatile and reflective Green 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
#DAD790
LRV
65.69
Gleeful's Color Strip
Gleeful is the second shade on this 7-color strip, sitting between Springtime and Primavera. The strip spans from Springtime at the lightest end to Verdant at the deepest. Strip 148 lines up the full value range so you can see exactly where this color lands among its closest relatives.
Gleeful in Real Rooms
Gleeful has a high LRV of 65.69 — 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 Green family, the photos below show it applied in a bathroom, front door, bedroom, home office, patio, mudroom, kitchen, house, dining room and living room.
1 Bathroom Photo
The psychology of Gleeful in a bathroom is all about the "slow down." It's a visual cue to breathe, relax, and take your time, turning a utilitarian room into a true retreat from the frantic pace of the rest of the world.
Gleeful — minimalist bathroom
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1 Front Door Photo
A front door painted Gleeful makes a confident first impression without shouting. The color's depth draws the eye and signals personality before guests even step inside. Pair with crisp white trim and warm brass hardware to complete the look.
bold front door featuring Gleeful by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Bedroom Photo
Gleeful creates a bedroom that feels deliberately calm rather than accidentally plain. The color absorbs the first rays of morning light without bouncing them back harshly, which means waking up in this environment feels gentle and gradual. Keep the window treatments simple and let the walls do the heavy lifting.
A organic modern bedroom painted in Gleeful
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1 Home Office Photo
Gleeful in a home office signals that the space was thought about. The color holds up under the scrutiny of video calls without feeling staged, and it stays comfortable across the full working day in a way that brighter colors often don't.
Sherwin-Williams Gleeful in a warm home office
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1 Patio Photo
Using Gleeful on outdoor furniture or structures helps them "recede" into the shadows of the garden, creating a more seamless and naturalistic look. It avoids the harsh, synthetic feel that many outdoor-specific colors can have.
warm patio featuring Gleeful by Sherwin-Williams
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1 Mudroom Photo
Painting mudroom cubbies and benches in Gleeful creates a built-in look that feels like a deliberate part of the home's architecture. It turns a utilitarian storage area into a sophisticated "moment" in the house's layout.
Gleeful paint in a classy mudroom
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1 Kitchen Photo
Gleeful 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.
Gleeful — scandinavian kitchen
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1 House Photo
On a traditional or historic home, Gleeful 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.
A rustic modern house painted in Gleeful
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1 Dining Room Photo
Using Gleeful in the dining room allows you to go bold with your lighting fixtures. An oversized chandelier or a modern sculptural pendant will look even more dramatic against the rich, steady background of this particular shade.
Gleeful — elegant dining room
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1 Living Room Photo
There is a specific "glow" that Gleeful takes on during the golden hour in a living room. As the sun sets, the pigments react with the low-angled light to create a hazy, ethereal atmosphere that feels incredibly high-end. It's a color that rewards those who use the room during the transition of the day.
Gleeful paint in a mid century living room
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Coordinating Colors
Roman Column reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 66), opening up a space where Gleeful encloses it.
Extra White reflects far more light (LRV 86 vs 66), opening up a space where Gleeful encloses it.
Trim Color
Roman Column reflects far more light (LRV 88 vs 66), opening up a space where Gleeful encloses it.
Similar Colors
With LRVs of 68 and 66, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
With LRVs of 66 and 64, the two reflect almost the same amount of light.
Gleeful reads slightly lighter (LRV 66 vs 58), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
At LRV 66 vs 53, Gleeful is decisively the brighter choice.
Springtime reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Fun Yellow reflects far more light (LRV 78 vs 66), opening up a space where Gleeful encloses it.
At LRV 79 vs 66, Glisten Yellow is decisively the brighter choice.
Complementary Colors
At LRV 66 vs 20, Gleeful is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 28, Gleeful is decisively the brighter choice.
At LRV 66 vs 12, Gleeful is decisively the brighter choice.
Gleeful reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 4), opening up a space where Mountain Fig encloses it.
At LRV 66 vs 35, Gleeful is decisively the brighter choice.
A 11-point LRV gap (76 vs 66) makes Lady's Slipper the marginally brighter of the two.
Lighter Colors
Springtime reads slightly lighter (LRV 77 vs 66), a gap that shows most in low-lit rooms.
Darker Colors
Gleeful reflects far more light (LRV 66 vs 50), opening up a space where Limón Fresco encloses it.