Optimistic Yellow 6900 is a orange paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #F5E1A6, LRV 76 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Hawthorne Yellow from Benjamin Moore (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Ref. #F5E1A6 · 6900
Optimistic Yellow
76%LRV Value
NeutralUndertone
Optimistic Yellow Technical Profile
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Optimistic Yellow in Every Brand
The closest equivalent to Optimistic Yellow in each major paint brand, ranked by how close the match reads. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
Sherwin-WilliamsOptimistic Yellow
Nearly identical
Benjamin MooreHawthorne Yellow
Hawthorne Yellow
Benjamin Moore
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Vista Paint
Nearly identical
Gold Strand
Hirshfield's
Nearly identical
Kelsey's Curls
Valspar
Nearly identical
Honey Nectar
Dunn-Edwards
Nearly identical
Visionary
PPG
Nearly identical
Spritely Green
Dutch Boy
Nearly identical
Grain .02
Colorhouse
Nearly identical
Wickerware
Behr
Nearly identical
Dayroom Yellow
Farrow & Ball
Very similar
Bartlett
Kilz
Very similar
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Recommended Pairings
Colors That Work With Optimistic Yellow
Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Optimistic Yellow
#F5E1A6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#B2CA68
Trim & Molding
Pure White
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Optimistic Yellow
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Optimistic Yellow 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
Similar Sherwin-Williams Colors
Other Sherwin-Williams colors close to Optimistic Yellow.
More orange colors from other brands
Cross-brand colors in the orange family — useful when you want a similar look from a different brand.
Optimistic Yellow — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Optimistic Yellow have?
Optimistic Yellow 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 Optimistic Yellow in your own space before committing.
What colors match Optimistic Yellow from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Optimistic Yellow are Hawthorne Yellow by Benjamin Moore (a near-identical match), Gold Strand by Vista Paint (a near-identical match), Gold Strand by Hirshfield's (a near-identical match) — the best options for getting Optimistic Yellow'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 Optimistic Yellow?
Optimistic Yellow has a Light Reflectance Value (LRV) of 76.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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Understanding Paint Color Undertones
Why Optimistic Yellow's neutral undertone matters more than its surface color — and how to read undertones in any paint chip.