Gleeful vs Joy
Gleeful (Sherwin-Williams) and Joy (Tikkurila) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Gleeful belongs to the beige-yellow family and Joy to the beige family. The 13-point LRV gap — 79 for Joy vs 66 for Gleeful — means Joy will open up a space more effectively. A ΔE of 12.8 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.
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Gleeful vs Joy Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Gleeful on one side and Joy 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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