Glimmer vs Yellow Brick Road paint color comparison

Glimmer vs Yellow Brick Road

GlimmerBenjamin MoorevsYellow Brick RoadBenjamin MooreΔE 6.8 — Noticeable difference

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. Glimmer (LRV 65) reflects noticeably more light than Yellow Brick Road (LRV 58), a difference of 7 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 6.8 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
Yellow Brick Road
Benjamin Moore · 349
LRV58.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number349
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessMedium

Glimmer vs Yellow Brick Road Simulated Comparison

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