Impressive Ivory vs Sunbeam Yellow
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Impressive Ivory reads as beige, while Sunbeam Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Impressive Ivory (LRV 76) reflects noticeably more light than Sunbeam Yellow (LRV 68), a difference of 8 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. With a ΔE of 15.0, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
Color Details
Impressive Ivory vs Sunbeam Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Impressive Ivory on one side and Sunbeam Yellow 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.
More Impressive Ivory comparisons
See how Impressive Ivory stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.
