Cheerful vs Lightning Storm
Cheerful and Lightning Storm come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. The 12-point LRV gap — 80 for Lightning Storm vs 68 for Cheerful — means Lightning Storm 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 26.5 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.
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Cheerful vs Lightning Storm Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Cheerful on one side and Lightning Storm on the other.
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.
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