Damask Yellow vs Soft Jazz paint color comparison

Damask Yellow vs Soft Jazz

Damask YellowBenjamin MoorevsSoft JazzBenjamin MooreΔE 60.8 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Damask Yellow belongs to the beige-yellow family and Soft Jazz to the blue family. At LRV 61 vs 37, Damask Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 24-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Damask Yellow's yellow and red character against Soft Jazz's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 60.8, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Damask Yellow
Benjamin Moore · CW-400
LRV60.6
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberCW-400
UndertoneYellow and Red
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Soft Jazz
Benjamin Moore · 809
LRV37.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number809
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessMedium

Damask Yellow vs Soft Jazz Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Damask Yellow on one side and Soft Jazz 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.