Vanilla Sundae vs Optimistic Yellow
Where Vanilla Sundae belongs to Dulux's range, Optimistic Yellow is a Sherwin-Williams color. Hue-wise, Vanilla Sundae belongs to the beige family and Optimistic Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Vanilla Sundae (LRV 85) reflects noticeably more light than Optimistic Yellow (LRV 76), a difference of 9 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean warm, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.4, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. 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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Vanilla Sundae vs Optimistic Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Vanilla Sundae on one side and Optimistic Yellow 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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