Icy Lemonade vs Optimistic Yellow paint color comparison

Icy Lemonade vs Optimistic Yellow

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 80 vs 76, Icy Lemonade will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a warm quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 4.7, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Icy Lemonade
Sherwin-Williams · 1667
LRV80.0
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number1667
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams · 6900
LRV75.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6900
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Icy Lemonade vs Optimistic Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Icy Lemonade on one side and Optimistic Yellow 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.