Commodore vs Yellow Bird paint color comparison

Commodore vs Yellow Bird

CommodoreSherwin-WilliamsvsYellow BirdSherwin-WilliamsΔE 88.3 — Very different colors

Commodore and Yellow Bird come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Commodore reads as blue, while Yellow Bird reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 58-point LRV gap — 64 for Yellow Bird vs 6 for Commodore — means Yellow Bird will open up a space more effectively. Where Commodore leans cool, Yellow Bird reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 88.3 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Commodore
Sherwin-Williams · 6524
LRV6.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6524
Undertone—
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark
Yellow Bird
Sherwin-Williams · 9022
LRV63.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9022
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Commodore vs Yellow Bird Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Commodore on one side and Yellow Bird on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.