Glimmer vs Sunbeam paint color comparison

Glimmer vs Sunbeam

GlimmerBenjamin MoorevsSunbeamBenjamin MooreΔE 5.5 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. Sunbeam (LRV 69) reflects noticeably more light than Glimmer (LRV 65), a difference of 4 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean yellow, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. The ΔE 5.5 gap is real but not dramatic — close enough to use together, distinct enough to matter as a choice. 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
Sunbeam
Benjamin Moore · 328
LRV68.7
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number328
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Glimmer vs Sunbeam Simulated Comparison

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