Ambiance vs Counting Stars paint color comparison

Ambiance vs Counting Stars

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. With LRVs of 83 and 83, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. The tonal difference — Ambiance's warm character against Counting Stars's yellow — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. With a ΔE of 1.2, the difference is subtle — you'd need them side by side to reliably tell them apart. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Ambiance
Benjamin Moore · 309
LRV82.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number309
Undertone—
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Counting Stars
Benjamin Moore · 282
LRV83.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number282
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Ambiance vs Counting Stars Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Ambiance on one side and Counting Stars 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.