Calla Lily vs Early Dawn paint color comparison

Calla Lily vs Early Dawn

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Early Dawn (LRV 83) reflects noticeably more light than Calla Lily (LRV 79), a difference of 3 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. At ΔE 2.5, these are close — the kind of difference that matters when choosing between them, but doesn't read strongly in a finished room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore · 283
LRV79.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number283
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Early Dawn
Benjamin Moore · 338
LRV82.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number338
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Calla Lily vs Early Dawn Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Calla Lily on one side and Early Dawn 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.