Aegean Olive vs Daylily paint color comparison

Aegean Olive vs Daylily

Aegean OliveBenjamin MoorevsDaylilyBenjamin MooreΔE 51.2 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Aegean Olive belongs to the greige-grey family and Daylily to the beige-pink family. At LRV 66 vs 12, Daylily will read as the brighter of the two — a 54-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Aegean Olive's yellow character against Daylily's red — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 51.2, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Aegean Olive
Benjamin Moore · 1491
LRV11.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number1491
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessDark
Daylily
Benjamin Moore · 080
LRV66.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number080
UndertoneRed
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Aegean Olive vs Daylily Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Aegean Olive on one side and Daylily on the other.

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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.