Constellation vs Sunburst paint color comparison

Constellation vs Sunburst

ConstellationBenjamin MoorevsSunburstBenjamin MooreΔE 65.3 — Very different colors

Constellation and Sunburst come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Constellation belongs to the blue family and Sunburst to the beige-yellow family. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 73 vs 74 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Where Constellation leans blue, Sunburst reads yellow — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 65.3 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

Constellation
Benjamin Moore · AF-540
LRV72.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-540
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessLight
Sunburst
Benjamin Moore · 2023-40
LRV73.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2023-40
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Constellation vs Sunburst Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Constellation on one side and Sunburst 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.