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Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) Paint Color


Color Name: Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)
Hex Color Code: #F5E1A6
RGB Color Code: RGB(245, 225, 166)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 8.2%, 32.2%, 3.9%
Color Family (Hue): Yellow





About Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) color - its meaning and example


What color is Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)?

Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) color belongs to the Yellow color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is #F5E1A6, and the RGB color code is RGB(245, 225, 166).

In the RGB color model, Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has a red value of 245, a green value of 225, and a blue value of 166. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 8.2% magenta, 32.2% yellow, and 3.9% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 44.8° (degrees), 79.8 % saturation, and 80.6 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has a hue of 44.8° (degrees), 32.2 % saturation and 96.1 % brightness/value.


Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is cool or warm?

The color Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) is a warm color.


What is the LRV of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)?

Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) has an LRV of nearly 76. By LRV value, it is a off-white color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900)

Light Color


Compare LRV 76 of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) with dark and light Color




LRV is important to consider when choosing paint colors for a room, as it can affect the overall brightness and mood of the space. Lighter colors with higher LRVs will make a room feel more spacious and airy, while darker colors with lower LRVs will create a more intimate and cozy atmosphere.
LRV value 76 puts Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) paint color in the lighter category.

  • Darker colors: Darker colors have lower LRV numbers because they absorb more light than they reflect. This means that they will make a room feel darker and smaller.
  • Lighter colors: Lighter colors have higher LRV numbers because they reflect more light than they absorb. This means that they will make a room feel brighter and more spacious.




Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) (Paint - Sherwin Williams) color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(245, 225, 166)
Red
245 (96.1%)
Green
225 (88.2%)
Blue
166 (65.1%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
8.16%
Yellow
32.24%
Key
3.92%

HSL

HSL(44.81deg, 79.8 %, 80.6 %)

Hue
44.81°
Saturation
79.80 %.
Lightness
80.59 %.

RYB

RYB(16, 79, 13)
Red
16 (6.4%)
Yellow
79 (31.1%)
Blue
13 (5.0%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
44.81°
Saturation
32.24 %.
Brightness / Value
96.08 %.

HWB

H: 44.81°

W: 65.10 %

B: 3.92 %

XYZ

X : 71.46

Y : 76.02

Z : 46.98

YXY

Y1 : 76.02

X : 0.37

Y2 : 0.39

CMY

C : 3.92%

M : 11.76%

Y : 34.90%


LRV

~ 76 %

Munsell Color System

6.8Y 8.9/4.5

CIE-Lab

L : 89.87

A : -1.66

B : 31.4

CIE-Lch

L : 89.87

C : 31.44

H : 93.03

CIE-Luv

L : 89.87

U : 15.76

V : 43.74

Hunter-Lab

L : 87.19

A : -6.27

B : 29.08






Similar Colors and Paints



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ΔE - 3.68 (96.3% similar)





Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


RAL Design


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Pantone TCX


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Pantone PMS


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PANTONE 7402 C
ΔE - 2.37 (97.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.49 (97.5% similar)
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PANTONE 7499 C
ΔE - 3.17 (96.8% similar)
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PANTONE 2001 C
ΔE - 3.30 (96.7% similar)


British Standard 4800


Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) to British Standard 4800


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BS 10-B-15 - Ivory
ΔE - 5.72 (94.3% similar)


RAL Classic


Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) to RAL Classic


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RAL 1014 - Ivory
ΔE - 7.99 (92.0% similar)





Paint similar to Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) (Paint - Sherwin Williams)


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) (Paint - Sherwin Williams). Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Sherwin Williams


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ΔE - 1.36 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.58 (98.4% similar)
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ΔE - 1.77 (98.2% similar)


Benjamin Moore


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ΔE - 0.43 (99.6% similar)
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ΔE - 1.02 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.08 (98.9% similar)
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ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)


Valspar


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ΔE - 0.68 (99.3% similar)
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ΔE - 0.86 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.43 (98.6% similar)
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ΔE - 2.17 (97.8% similar)





Dunn-Edwards


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ΔE - 0.89 (99.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.05 (99.0% similar)
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ΔE - 1.15 (98.8% similar)
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ΔE - 1.50 (98.5% similar)


PPG Paints


Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) to PPG Paints


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Visionary (PPG1210-3)
ΔE - 1.22 (98.8% similar)
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Corn Silk (PPG12-01)
ΔE - 1.47 (98.5% similar)
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Butterfly Bush (PPG1214-4)
ΔE - 1.74 (98.3% similar)
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Sawdust (PPG1206-4)
ΔE - 2.05 (97.9% similar)


Behr


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Sweet As Honey (P290-2)
ΔE - 1.90 (98.1% similar)
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ΔE - 1.95 (98.1% similar)
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Refreshing Tea (PPU8-12)
ΔE - 2.23 (97.8% similar)
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Flourish (P330-3A)
ΔE - 2.46 (97.5% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.







Example Color Images and Mockup


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