Cheerful 6903 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #FFC723, LRV 62 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Bumblebee from Dunn-Edwards (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #FFC723 · 6903
Cheerful
62%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Cheerful Technical Profile
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Cheerful in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Cheerful in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsCheerful
Nearly identical
Dunn-EdwardsBumblebee
Bumblebee
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Under the Sun
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
English Daisy
Behr
Nearly identical
Happy Day
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Sparkling Sun
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Golden Delight
Valspar
Nearly identical
Rise-n-shine
PPG
Nearly identical
Bright Bubble
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Extrovert
Kilz
Very similar
Saffron Yellow
RAL
Visible difference
Aspire .06
Colorhouse
Visible difference
Babouche
Farrow & Ball
Visible difference
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Cheerful
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Cheerful
#FFC723
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B8D65C
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Cheerful
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Cheerful Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Cheerful — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Cheerful have?
Cheerful by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the orange color family. The undertone shifts with light — warmer under 2700K bulbs, cleaner and cooler under 4000K daylight — so sample Cheerful in your own space before committing.
What colors match Cheerful from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Cheerful are Bumblebee by Dunn-Edwards (a near-identical match), Under the Sun by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), English Daisy by Behr (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Cheerful's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Cheerful?
Cheerful has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 62.2, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a mid-light color — bright enough for living areas yet soft enough for bedrooms, and adaptable across most lighting conditions.
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Related Reading
How to Match Paint Colors Across Brands
The science behind Delta E and CIEDE2000 — find a Behr equivalent of any Sherwin-Williams shade, or a Benjamin Moore alternative when your store is out of stock.
Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Cheerful's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.