Lightning Bug vs Moonlight White paint color comparison

Lightning Bug vs Moonlight White

Lightning Bug and Moonlight White come from the same Benjamin Moore collection. Hue-wise, Lightning Bug belongs to the beige-yellow family and Moonlight White to the beige-greige family. The 11-point LRV gap — 83 for Moonlight White vs 72 for Lightning Bug — means Moonlight White 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 46.5 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

Lightning Bug
Benjamin Moore · 340
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number340
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Moonlight White
Benjamin Moore · OC-125
LRV83.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
NumberOC-125
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight

Lightning Bug vs Moonlight White Simulated Comparison

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