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Sherwin Williams Gleeful SW6709

Gleeful

Sherwin Williams

SW6709

About Gleeful by Sherwin Williams

Brightness: 65.5%

Tone: Warm

HEX: #dad790

RGB: 218, 215, 144

Hue58°

Saturation50%

Lightness71%

Similar Colors by Sherwin Williams

These are close matches to Gleeful from the same brand. They keep a similar look and work well in the same type of rooms.

Frequently asked questions

Quick answers about how Gleeful looks in real rooms, how it behaves with light, and how it pairs with other shades.

Is Gleeful SW6709 a warm or cool color?
Gleeful by Sherwin Williams is a warm mid tone color. It will usually read warm in most homes rather than a sharp pure white.
What type of color is Gleeful?
Gleeful sits in the yellow or beige family. Its hue is about 58°, which keeps it in that range on the color wheel.
What are the color stats for Gleeful?
Brightness is about 66%. Saturation is around 50%. Lightness (HSL L) is roughly 71%. Hue is close to 58°. The hex value is #dad790. The RGB value is 218, 215, 144.
Is Gleeful better for dark rooms or bright rooms?
Gleeful has brightness around 66%. It sits in the middle, so it can work in both darker and brighter rooms if you balance the lighting.
Which colors go with Gleeful?
You can match Gleeful with simple whites for trim and ceiling, or with nearby neutrals from the same brand. The similar colors and complementary colors on this page are a good starting point for pairing.
Where does Gleeful work best in a home?
Gleeful works well as an accent on one or two walls, in cozy rooms, or in spaces with stronger daylight where a deeper color will not feel heavy.
How does Gleeful compare to a pure white paint?
Gleeful is softer than a pure untinted white. The warm undertone and mid tone color feel more gentle on the eye, so it tends to look calmer and less stark on large walls.

Lighter Shades by Sherwin Williams

These lighter shades sit above Gleeful in brightness. They give a softer feel without drifting far from the same family.

Darker Shades by Sherwin Williams

These colors drop a bit below Gleeful in brightness. They can add depth without leaving the same style.

Complementary Colors by Sherwin Williams

These colors sit on the opposite side of the color wheel from Gleeful. They add contrast without clashing.

Alternate Colors by other brands

These colors from other brands have a similar look to Gleeful. They are helpful if you switch between brands or match to a contractor’s paint line.