Lightning Bolt vs Powder Sand paint color comparison

Lightning Bolt vs Powder Sand

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. These are both beige-yellows, so the question isn't which hue to choose — it's where within beige-yellow to land. At LRV 87 vs 83, Powder Sand will read as the brighter of the two — a 4-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 14.0, 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

Lightning Bolt
Benjamin Moore · 323
LRV82.8
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number323
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Powder Sand
Benjamin Moore · OC-113
LRV86.5
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-113
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning Bolt vs Powder Sand Simulated Comparison

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