# Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow

Source: [https://plan-home.com/color/optimistic-yellow-sw-6900](https://plan-home.com/color/optimistic-yellow-sw-6900)

Sherwin Williams Optimistic Yellow SW 6900 is a light, creamy yellow with a soft golden cast rather than a sharp, citrusy edge. Its pale value keeps it airy on broad walls, while the warm undertone gives the color enough presence for a breakfast nook, kitchen, or sunny entry. In direct daylight, Optimistic Yellow can read brighter and cleaner; under warm bulbs, it settles into a more buttery, mellow yellow. Pair it with warm white trim, natural oak, woven textures, and muted green or dusty blue accents for contrast. It is especially effective on walls or painted furniture where a gentle wash of yellow feels more appropriate than a bold accent.

## Color details
- **Brand or system:** Sherwin Williams
- **Color name:** Optimistic Yellow
- **Color code:** SW 6900
- **HEX:** #f5e1a6
- **RGB:** 245, 225, 166
- **LRV:** 75.80%
- **Brightness:** Light
- **Color families:** Yellow
- **Temperature:** warm
- **Undertones:** yellow
- **Collections:** Living Well, Timeless Color Wall

## Color codes
- **HSV:** Hue: 45° Saturation: 32.24% Value: 96.08%
- **HSL:** hsl(45, 80, 81)
- **CMYK:** Cyan: 0.0 Magenta: 8.16 Yellow: 32.24 Key: 3.92
- **YIQ:** Y: 224.254 I: 30.877 Q: -14.13
- **XYZ:** X: 71.465 Y: 76.018 Z: 46.975
- **CIE Lab:** L:89.868 a:-1.666 b:31.408
- **CIE Luv:** L:89.868 u:15.761 v:43.758
- **Decimal:** 16114086
- **Hunter Lab:** 87.189, -6.271, 29.088

## Equivalent and related colors
- [Benjamin Moore Hawthorne Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/hawthorne-yellow-hc-4)
- [Benjamin Moore Traditional Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-traditional-yellow-170)
- [Benjamin Moore Ray of Light](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-ray-of-light-csp-910)
- [Sherwin Williams Glad Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/glad-yellow-sw-6694)
- [Benjamin Moore Fresh Butter](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-fresh-butter-290)
- [Sherwin Williams Venetian Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/venetian-yellow-sw-1666)
- [Behr Lily Bulb](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-lily-bulb)
- [Benjamin Moore Golden Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-golden-honey-297)
- [Sherwin Williams Butter Up](https://plan-home.com/color/butter-up-sw-6681)
- [Sherwin Williams Lantern Light](https://plan-home.com/color/lantern-light-sw-6687)
- [Sherwin Williams Glisten Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/glisten-yellow-sw-6912)
- [Benjamin Moore Shooting Star](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-shooting-star-304)
- [Behr Sweet As Honey](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-sweet-as-honey)
- [Benjamin Moore Squish-Squash](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-squish-squash-311)
- [Behr Gold Thread](https://plan-home.com/color/behr-gold-thread)
- [Sherwin Williams Solé](https://plan-home.com/color/sole-sw-6896)
- [Benjamin Moore Honeybee](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-honeybee-csp-950)
- [Benjamin Moore Harp Strings](https://plan-home.com/color/benjamin-moore-harp-strings-213)

## Lighter monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Corona](https://plan-home.com/color/corona-sw-7121)
- [Sherwin Williams Lemon Chiffon](https://plan-home.com/color/lemon-chiffon-sw-6686)
- [Sherwin Williams Icy Lemonade](https://plan-home.com/color/icy-lemonade-sw-1667)
- [Sherwin Williams Lantern Light](https://plan-home.com/color/lantern-light-sw-6687)
- [Sherwin Williams Friendly Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/sherwin-williams-friendly-yellow)

## Darker monochromatic colors
- [Sherwin Williams Overjoy](https://plan-home.com/color/overjoy-sw-6689)
- [Sherwin Williams Funky Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/funky-yellow-sw-6913)
- [Sherwin Williams Yellow Bird](https://plan-home.com/color/yellow-bird-sw-9022)
- [Sherwin Williams Venetian Yellow](https://plan-home.com/color/venetian-yellow-sw-1666)
- [Sherwin Williams Butter Up](https://plan-home.com/color/butter-up-sw-6681)

## Complementary colors
- [Sherwin Williams Bewitching Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/bewitching-blue-sw-6960)
- [Sherwin Williams Dazzle](https://plan-home.com/color/dazzle-sw-6962)
- [Sherwin Williams Salty Dog](https://plan-home.com/color/salty-dog-sw-9177)
- [Sherwin Williams Indigo](https://plan-home.com/color/indigo-sw-6531)
- [Sherwin Williams Commodore](https://plan-home.com/color/commodore-sw-6524)
- [Sherwin Williams Blue Beyond](https://plan-home.com/color/blue-beyond-sw-6961)
- [Sherwin Williams Liberty Blue](https://plan-home.com/color/liberty-blue-sw-2942)

## Important note

Digital color values and matches are approximate. Screens, lighting, paint finish, surface texture, and application method can change how a color appears. Test a physical paint sample before making a final decision.