Lightning Bolt vs Lightning White paint color comparison

Lightning Bolt vs Lightning White

Both from Benjamin Moore's palette. Lightning Bolt reads as beige-yellow, while Lightning White reads as beige-white — two distinct hue families, not close cousins. Lightning White (LRV 87) reflects noticeably more light than Lightning Bolt (LRV 83), a difference of 4 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 9.0 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

Lightning Bolt
Benjamin Moore · 323
LRV82.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number323
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Lightning White
Benjamin Moore · 2019-70
LRV86.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2019-70
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning Bolt vs Lightning White Simulated Comparison

5 simulated room previews — drag the slider on each to see Lightning Bolt on one side and Lightning White 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.