Lighthouse vs Mellow Yellow paint color comparison

Lighthouse vs Mellow Yellow

LighthouseBenjamin MoorevsMellow YellowBenjamin MooreΔE 16.9 — Distinct difference

Lighthouse and Mellow Yellow come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Both sit in the beige-yellow family, which is useful context if you're narrowing within a single hue direction. The 5-point LRV gap — 83 for Lighthouse vs 78 for Mellow Yellow — means Lighthouse will open up a space more effectively. Both share a yellow character, which means they'll respond to light and surrounding materials in similar ways. A ΔE of 16.9 puts these firmly in different territory — two distinct design choices rather than close alternatives. Below, 5 simulated room previews show how each color reads at scale — real-room photos will be added as they become available.

Color Details

Lighthouse
Benjamin Moore · 2018-60
LRV82.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2018-60
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Mellow Yellow
Benjamin Moore · 2020-50
LRV77.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2020-50
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lighthouse vs Mellow Yellow Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lighthouse on one side and Mellow 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.