Lightning Bug vs Symphony Blue paint color comparison

Lightning Bug vs Symphony Blue

Lightning BugBenjamin MoorevsSymphony BlueBenjamin MooreΔE 99.7 — Very different colors

Both are Benjamin Moore colors. Hue-wise, Lightning Bug belongs to the beige-yellow family and Symphony Blue to the blue family. At LRV 72 vs 6, Lightning Bug will read as the brighter of the two — a 66-point gap that matters most in north-facing or low-light rooms. The tonal difference — Lightning Bug's yellow character against Symphony Blue's blue — becomes most visible against white trim or in morning light. At ΔE 99.7, 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 Bug
Benjamin Moore · 340
LRV72.4
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number340
UndertoneYellow
TemperatureWarm
BrightnessLight
Symphony Blue
Benjamin Moore · 2060-10
LRV6.2
BrandBenjamin Moore
Number2060-10
UndertoneBlue
TemperatureCool
BrightnessDark

Lightning Bug vs Symphony Blue Simulated Comparison

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