Funky Yellow vs Optimistic Yellow

Funky Yellow and Optimistic Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 10-point LRV gap — 76 for Optimistic Yellow vs 65 for Funky Yellow — 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 21.2 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.