Abstracta vs Sunflower paint color comparison

Abstracta vs Sunflower

AbstractaBenjamin MoorevsSunflowerBenjamin MooreΔE 4.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Abstracta belongs to the beige-yellow family and Sunflower to the beige family. They have nearly identical light reflectance values (58 vs 57), so they'll read as similarly Medium in most lighting conditions. Abstracta runs yellow while Sunflower is decidedly yellow and red, which means they'll respond very differently to warm vs cool light sources. The ΔE 4.8 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Abstracta
Benjamin Moore · 322
LRV57.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number322
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium
Sunflower
Benjamin Moore · 2019-30
LRV57.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2019-30
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Abstracta vs Sunflower Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Abstracta on one side and Sunflower on the other.

Bathroom
Bedroom
House
Kitchen Cabinets
Living Room

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.