Lucent Yellow vs Upward
Both from Sherwin-Williams's palette. Hue-wise, Lucent Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Upward to the blue family. Lucent Yellow (LRV 64) reflects noticeably more light than Upward (LRV 57), a difference of 7 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Lucent Yellow runs warm while Upward is decidedly cool, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. With a ΔE of 28.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.
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Lucent Yellow vs Upward Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lucent Yellow on one side and Upward on the other.
Digital color is approximate. These simulations are generated from the manufacturer's hex values and overlaid on grayscale room photos — your screen's calibration, brightness, and viewing angle all affect how they render. Before committing to either color, test physical samples in your own space under the light you actually live with.
More Lucent Yellow comparisons
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