Delightful Yellow vs Lightning Bug paint color comparison

Delightful Yellow vs Lightning Bug

Delightful Yellow and Lightning Bug 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. Their light reflectance values are nearly the same — 70 vs 72 — so neither will read significantly brighter or darker than the other. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 10.6 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

Delightful Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 335
LRV70.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number335
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lightning Bug
Benjamin Moore · 340
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number340
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Delightful Yellow vs Lightning Bug Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Delightful Yellow on one side and Lightning Bug 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.