Banan-Appeal vs Lightning Bug paint color comparison

Banan-Appeal vs Lightning Bug

Banan-Appeal and Lightning Bug come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 11-point LRV gap — 83 for Banan-Appeal vs 72 for Lightning Bug — means Banan-Appeal will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 23.4 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Banan-Appeal
Benjamin Moore · 332
LRV83.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number332
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lightning Bug
Benjamin Moore · 340
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number340
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Banan-Appeal vs Lightning Bug Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Banan-Appeal on one side and Lightning Bug 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.