Early Dawn vs Lightning Bolt paint color comparison

Early Dawn vs Lightning Bolt

Early DawnBenjamin MoorevsLightning BoltBenjamin MooreΔE 5.1 — Noticeable difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. With LRVs of 83 and 83, they'll behave almost identically in terms of how much light they reflect back into a room. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 5.1, the difference is perceptible but not dramatic — the two can work harmoniously in the same space. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Early Dawn
Benjamin Moore · 338
LRV82.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number338
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lightning Bolt
Benjamin Moore · 323
LRV82.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number323
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Early Dawn vs Lightning Bolt Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Early Dawn on one side and Lightning Bolt 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.