Decisive Yellow vs Rayo de Sol paint color comparison

Decisive Yellow vs Rayo de Sol

Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Decisive Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Rayo de Sol to the beige family. Decisive Yellow (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Rayo de Sol (LRV 60), a difference of 5 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. The ΔE 6.4 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.

Color Details

Decisive Yellow
Sherwin-Williams · 6902
LRV64.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6902
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Rayo de Sol
Sherwin-Williams · 9020
LRV59.5
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number9020
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Decisive Yellow vs Rayo de Sol Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Decisive Yellow on one side and Rayo de Sol 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.