Hawthorne Yellow vs Optimistic Yellow
Hawthorne Yellow (HC-4) and Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) have a Delta E of 0.4 (imperceptible). The LRV difference is 4.7 points (Hawthorne Yellow: 71.33, Optimistic Yellow: 76).
Color Difference (Delta E 2000)
0.4
Imperceptible (0)Very Different (20+)
These colors are virtually identical to the human eye.
| Property | Hawthorne Yellow | Optimistic Yellow |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | HC-4 | SW 6900 |
| Hex | #F5E1A4 | #F5E1A6 |
| RGB | 245, 225, 164 | 245, 225, 166 |
| LRV | 71.33 (Light) | 76 (Light) |
| Undertone | Warm Yellow | Warm Yellow |
| Temperature | warm | warm |
| Family | yellow | beige |
| Interior | Yes | Yes |
| Exterior | Yes | No |