Optimistic Yellow vs Overjoy

Both are Sherwin-Williams colors. Optimistic Yellow reads as beige-yellow, while Overjoy reads as beige — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 76 vs 58, Optimistic Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 18-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 25.9, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Optimistic Yellow
Sherwin-Williams · 6900
Hex#F5E1A6
LRV75.8
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6900
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Overjoy
Sherwin-Williams · 6689
Hex#EEC25F
LRV57.7
BrandSherwin-Williams
Number6689
Undertone
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Optimistic Yellow vs Overjoy Simulated Comparison

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

More Optimistic Yellow comparisons

See how Optimistic Yellow stacks up against other well-photographed colors across different brands and tones.

White Dove
Optimistic Yellow
White Dove
Benjamin Moore
White Dove
LRV 83

White Dove reads slightly lighter

Ammonite
Optimistic Yellow
Ammonite
Farrow & Ball
Ammonite
LRV 69

Optimistic Yellow reads slightly lighter

Iron Ore
Optimistic Yellow
Iron Ore
Sherwin-Williams
Iron Ore
LRV 6

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Purbeck Stone
Optimistic Yellow
Purbeck Stone
Farrow & Ball
Purbeck Stone
LRV 52

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Evergreen Fog
Optimistic Yellow
Evergreen Fog
Sherwin-Williams
Evergreen Fog
LRV 30

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Mizzle
Optimistic Yellow
Mizzle
Farrow & Ball
Mizzle
LRV 52

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Agreeable Gray
Optimistic Yellow
Agreeable Gray
Sherwin-Williams
Agreeable Gray
LRV 60

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Denim Drift
Optimistic Yellow
Denim Drift
Dulux
Denim Drift
LRV 27

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Tranquil Dawn
Optimistic Yellow
Tranquil Dawn
Dulux
Tranquil Dawn
LRV 55

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Balboa Mist
Optimistic Yellow
Balboa Mist
Benjamin Moore
Balboa Mist
LRV 66

Optimistic Yellow reads slightly lighter

Vintage Vogue
Optimistic Yellow
Vintage Vogue
Benjamin Moore
Vintage Vogue
LRV 12

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Pale Green
Optimistic Yellow
Pale Green
RAL ClassicClassic
Pale Green
LRV 31

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Pine Needle
Optimistic Yellow
Pine Needle
Dulux
Pine Needle
LRV 7

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Cement grey
Optimistic Yellow
Cement grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Cement grey
LRV 24

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Black grey
Optimistic Yellow
Black grey
RAL ClassicClassic
Black grey
LRV 6

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Piazza
Optimistic Yellow
Piazza
Tikkurila
Piazza
LRV 65

Optimistic Yellow reads slightly lighter

Humble Yellow
Optimistic Yellow
Humble Yellow
Jotun
Humble Yellow
LRV 57

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Windmill Lane
Optimistic Yellow
Windmill Lane
Little Greene
Windmill Lane
LRV 31

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Senses
Optimistic Yellow
Senses
Jotun
Senses
LRV 41

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Lamp Black
Optimistic Yellow
Lamp Black
Little Greene
Lamp Black
LRV 3

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Washed Linen
Optimistic Yellow
Washed Linen
Jotun
Washed Linen
LRV 55

Optimistic Yellow reads noticeably lighter

Tea with Florence
Optimistic Yellow
Tea with Florence
Little Greene
Tea with Florence
LRV 18

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Thames Fog
Optimistic Yellow
Thames Fog
Valspar
Thames Fog
LRV 27

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Ocean Abyss
Optimistic Yellow
Ocean Abyss
Behr
Ocean Abyss
LRV 7

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Classic Silver
Optimistic Yellow
Classic Silver
Behr
Classic Silver
LRV 48

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

Teton Blue
Optimistic Yellow
Teton Blue
Behr
Teton Blue
LRV 31

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice

RAL 110-2
Optimistic Yellow
RAL 110-2
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-2
LRV 72

Optimistic Yellow reads slightly lighter

RAL 110-1
Optimistic Yellow
RAL 110-1
RAL EffectEffect
RAL 110-1
LRV 80

RAL 110-1 reads slightly lighter

Paper
Optimistic Yellow
Paper
Tikkurila
Paper
LRV 88

Paper reads noticeably lighter

Passageway
Optimistic Yellow
Passageway
Valspar
Passageway
LRV 14

Optimistic Yellow is the lighter choice