Daffodil vs Optimistic Yellow

Daffodil and Optimistic Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Hue-wise, Daffodil belongs to the beige family and Optimistic Yellow to the beige-yellow family. The 4-point LRV gap — 76 for Optimistic Yellow vs 71 for Daffodil — means Optimistic Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Both share a warm character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 19.4 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.