Lemon Grass vs Pure Joy paint color comparison

Lemon Grass vs Pure Joy

Lemon GrassBenjamin MoorevsPure JoyBenjamin MooreΔE 21.5 — Distinct difference

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. At LRV 79 vs 72, Lemon Grass will read as the brighter of the two — a 7-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. They share a yellow quality — useful to know if you're layering them in the same space. At ΔE 21.5, these are genuinely distinct colors — a strong contrast if used together, or a meaningful choice between two different directions. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lemon Grass
Benjamin Moore · 339
LRV79.0
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number339
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Pure Joy
Benjamin Moore · 327
LRV72.3
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number327
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lemon Grass vs Pure Joy Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lemon Grass on one side and Pure Joy 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.