Dolphin vs Laguna Yellow paint color comparison

Dolphin vs Laguna Yellow

DolphinBenjamin MoorevsLaguna YellowBenjamin MooreΔE 48.5 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Dolphin reads as grey, while Laguna Yellow reads as beige-yellow — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. At LRV 64 vs 24, Laguna Yellow will read as the brighter of the two — a 41-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 48.5, 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

Dolphin
Benjamin Moore · AF-715
LRV23.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberAF-715
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureNeutral
BrightnessDark
Laguna Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 291
LRV64.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number291
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Dolphin vs Laguna Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Dolphin on one side and Laguna Yellow 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.