Goldtone vs Lily
Goldtone (Benjamin Moore) and Lily (Sherwin-Williams) come from different manufacturers. Hue-wise, Goldtone belongs to the beige family and Lily to the beige-yellow family. The 3-point LRV gap — 81 for Lily vs 77 for Goldtone — means Lily will open up a space more effectively. Where Goldtone leans yellow and red, Lily reads warm — a distinction that shifts noticeably depending on the light source and surrounding finishes. A ΔE of 1.0 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.
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Goldtone vs Lily Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Goldtone on one side and Lily on the other.
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.
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