Glimmer vs Golden Orchards paint color comparison

Glimmer vs Golden Orchards

Glimmer and Golden Orchards 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 — 65 vs 67 — 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 2.8 puts them in subtle territory — distinguishable in direct comparison, less so from across a room. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Glimmer
Benjamin Moore · 342
LRV64.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number342
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Golden Orchards
Benjamin Moore · 329
LRV67.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number329
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Glimmer vs Golden Orchards Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Glimmer on one side and Golden Orchards 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.