Mella Yella vs Joy
Where Mella Yella belongs to Cloverdale Paint's range, Joy is a Tikkurila color. Hue-wise, Mella Yella belongs to the beige-yellow family and Joy to the beige family. Joy (LRV 79) reflects noticeably more light than Mella Yella (LRV 73), a difference of 6 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. The ΔE 4.9 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Mella Yella vs Joy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Mella Yella on one side and Joy on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
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