Hathaway Gold vs Sweeney Yellow
Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Hue-wise, Hathaway Gold belongs to the beige family and Sweeney Yellow to the beige-yellow family. Sweeney Yellow (LRV 56) reflects noticeably more light than Hathaway Gold (LRV 44), a difference of 12 points that becomes especially apparent in rooms with limited natural light. Both lean red, so they'll behave similarly in mixed or changing light conditions. With a ΔE of 10.9, the contrast is hard to miss. These aren't variations on a theme — they're two different answers to the same question. 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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Hathaway Gold vs Sweeney Yellow Simulated Comparison
5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hathaway Gold on one side and Sweeney Yellow 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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