ComparisonComparisonBenjamin Moore CSP-910 and Sherwin-Williams SW 6900, ΔE 1.61 apart
Benjamin Moore Ray of Light (CSP-910) and Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow (SW 6900) measure a delta-E of 1.61 apart. Optimistic Yellow is 5 LRV points lighter, which is the difference you notice first. Both carry a similar amount of color, at chroma 30.7 and 31.4. The difference is measurable but subtle. It shows on a large wall in strong daylight and disappears under lamplight. If you need the Ray of Light depth in Sherwin-Williams's line, start from its LRV of 70.8 rather than matching by name.
Not quite, but close - Benjamin Moore Ray of Light and Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow are delta-E 1.61 apart, close enough that most rooms would not show the difference.
The measured color distance between Benjamin Moore Ray of Light and Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow is delta-E 1.61.
Sherwin-Williams Optimistic Yellow is lighter than Benjamin Moore Ray of Light by 5 points of light reflectance (LRV).
| Ray of Light | Optimistic Yellow | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Benjamin Moore | Sherwin-Williams |
| Code | CSP-910 | SW 6900 |
| Hex | #F0DFA5 | #F5E1A6 |
| Light reflectance | 70.8 | 75.8 |
| Undertone | yellow | yellow |
| Chroma | 30.7 | 31.4 |
| Hue angle | 95.0° | 93.0° |
| Color family | yellow | yellow |