Calla Lily vs Lightning White paint color comparison

Calla Lily vs Lightning White

Calla Lily and Lightning White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Calla Lily reads as beige-yellow, while Lightning White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. The 7-point LRV gap — 87 for Lightning White vs 79 for Calla Lily — means Lightning White 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 12.6 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

Calla Lily
Benjamin Moore · 283
LRV79.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number283
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lightning White
Benjamin Moore · 2019-70
LRV86.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2019-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Calla Lily vs Lightning White Simulated Comparison

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