Hay Stack vs Light Yellow paint color comparison

Hay Stack vs Light Yellow

Hay StackBenjamin MoorevsLight YellowBenjamin 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. Light Yellow (LRV 84) reflects noticeably more light than Hay Stack (LRV 81), a difference of 3 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

Hay Stack
Benjamin Moore · 317
LRV81.1
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number317
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Light Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2022-60
LRV84.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2022-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Hay Stack vs Light Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Hay Stack on one side and Light Yellow 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.