Indigo vs Optimistic Yellow

Indigo and Optimistic Yellow come from the same Sherwin-Williams collection. Indigo reads as blue, while Optimistic Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 69-point LRV gap — 76 for Optimistic Yellow vs 6 for Indigo — means Optimistic Yellow will open up a space more effectively. Where Indigo leans cool, Optimistic Yellow reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 82.2 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.